Road to Pilot Butte summit reopens April 15
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Friday it will open the gate for vehicle access to the Pilot Butte summit on Saturday, April 15.
The gate will open at approximately 10:00 a.m. each day throughout the season, weather and road conditions permitting. The gate closure time is 8:00 p.m. and is subject to change as the days get longer.
“There is heavy pedestrian traffic along the summit road,” said Park Manager Susan Bethers. “We’d like to remind drivers to please obey the posted 20 mph speed limit, and be careful as they drive around the blind curves. Pedestrians should use either the walking path on the outer edge of the road or the nature trail.”
Information is also on our website: www.oregonstateparks.org. Search for Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint and click the “Advisory” header.
All vehicles must leave the summit and summit road by the gate closure time. The summit road closes each winter but the eastside parking area remains open, allowing year-round access to the butte’s hiking trails.
