4.0 hr
Overview
Abbott Butte , on the eastern boundary of the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness, is literally on the ridge between the Rogue River and Umpqua watersheds. Snow that falls on the south and east sides of the peak feeds the North Fork of Abbott Creek before reaching the Wild and Scenic Upper Rogue River a little downstream of Union Creek. But precipitation that falls just a few feet north or west forms the headwaters of Squaw Creek and joins Jackson Creek on its long journey through the Umpqua Watershed to the Pacific Ocean. The hike to the butte on good trails and old roads is fairly straightforward. There are options to go beyond the butte to Elephant Pond, Elephant Head or Saddle Camp, but these require good routefinding skills and are more demanding. Note also that the entire route of this hike was burned over in the 2017 Broken Lookout Fire, so be prepared for rampant understory growth and downed trees.
Trail Stats
11.3 km
457 m
1868 m
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