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Palmer Butte, OR | June 2025

Submitted by K7AGL on
Summit
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Trail Characteristics
APRS Coverage
Don't know
Cellular Provider
AT&T
Voice Cellular Coverage
Decent, workable
Data Cellular Coverage
Decent, workable

Straightforward nine-mile drive-up summit from Brookings. Posted GPS track to Sota Maps.  Sections of final ascent are deeply rutted and need high clearance. You can park a little lower and walk slightly further.  If high clearance there is a small parking spot outside the gate and a short walk to where all the radio towers are. 

It was clouded in when I was there but doubt there is a view. There are signs at perimeter of radio tower area discouraging entry further due to resoration of natural habitat.  Pair this with Mt Emily for a two-fer.