2017 Map of Pinhead Buttes

About this map

Mount Hood National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape where the boundaries of Clackamas, Wasco, and Marion counties meet. The topography is defined by prominent volcanic features, including N Pinhead Butte, S Pinhead Butte, and the nearby Sisi Butte. This 2017 survey reveals a complex network of forest roads and trails that facilitate access through the dense timber, most notably the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which traverses the eastern edge of the quadrangle. Drainage patterns are intricate, with headwaters for the Clackamas River and the Warm Springs River originating from high meadows like Warm Springs Meadow and Lemiti Meadow. Distinctive landmarks such as Red Box and Bear Skull Spring serve as navigational waypoints for those traversing the high ridges between the various buttes.