Stein Butte #929 - Medford, OR

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Stein Butte #929

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Stein Butte #929 is named for one of the many prospectors who mined in this vicinity during the early gold rush years of the 1850's and 1860's, the Stein Butte Trail features areas of historical as well as scenic interests. Panoramic views of Applegate Lake and the rugged Siskiyou Mountains may be seen along the ridge. Evidence of hydraulic, surface and lode mining activity, dating from the turn of the century, is present along the trail. There is no water on this route. Beginning at Seattle Bar, the trail passes underneath the Applegate Road bridge, and crosses Manzanita Creek road (1041). Leaving the road, the trail climbs steadily through a mixed conifer forest at a moderate grade for 2.5 miles to Elliott Ridge. Views from the ridge display the dramatic differences between dark green forests of north slopes, while pale green and brown tones of predominantly brush and grass are seen on the south facing slopes. The trail continues along the ridge to a crest just below Stein Butte. A short side trail to the top of Stein Butte offers excellent vistas of the Red Buttes and much of the Siskiyou Crest. A loop can be made by leaving the ridgeline at the trail junction approximately 0.3 miles east of the side trail at the top of Stein Butte. At this trail junction follow the 2.6 mile long New London Trail #928 down the relatively steep grade to Elliott Creek road (Forest Service road 1050). Turn right at the trailhead and follow the road back to Seattle Bar. This trail is 4.9 miles with elevations of 2069 to 4400 feet and is considered to be moderate to difficult.

Facilities: There are no facilities provided at Stein Butte #929.

Best Time To Visit: Stein Butte #929 is open year-round.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Do not litter.

Directions: To reach Stein Butte #929 from Medford, take west 6th St toward north Fir St. Follow it for 3 miles. Turn right onto west Jacksonville Highway. Follow it for 0.4 miles. Stay straight to go onto Jacksonville Highway. Follow it for 4.2 miles. Turn left onto east California St. Follow it for 0.1 miles. From Star Ranger Station, drive south 13 miles on Upper Applegate road to the junction with Carberry Creek road. Turn left and continue one mile to the Seattle Bar trailhead.

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Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Stein Butte #929.

Attractions Near
Stein Butte #929

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Address

Applegate Ranger District-Rogue River National Forest

6941 Upper Applegate Road

Jacksonville, Oregon 97530-9314

Phone
General: (541) 899-3888
Fax: (541) 858-2401

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