Powell Butte Summit Orchard

From Portland Hikers Field Guide

Kids playing at the mountain finder (Steve Hart)

Midwinter view of the summit orchard (Steve Hart)

Picnic tables (Steve Hart)

Closeup of the mountain finder (Steve Hart)

Hikes to this location:
- Mount Hood Trail Loop Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
- Powell Butte Summit Loop Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
- Powell Butte Perimeter Loop Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
- Powell Butte Universal Access Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
- Wild Hawthorn Loop Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
Hikes including this location:
- Powell Butte Perimeter Loop Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
Latitude: 45.48738
Longitude: -122.50330
Maps: Portland Hikers Maps Google Earth
Elevation: 620 feet

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Description

There's a lot to see from the summit of Powell Butte and a lot to see on the summit , as well. The view from here includes Mount Saint Helens, Mount Adams and Mount Rainier, as well several closer buttes and knolls. A "mountain finder" located near the summit points out all of the visible summits and lists all of their elevations and distances.

The summit area is filled by an abandoned orchard, planted in the late 1800s. There are several picnic tables and benches as well. Relax and enjoy.