Last updated: June 23, 2021
Place
Butte Park
"File:Hermiston - Butte Park - July 2013.JPG" by Williamborg is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick Facts
Location:
Hermiston, OR
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Amenities
18 listed
Benches/Seating, Cellular Signal, Electrical Outlet/Cell Phone Charging, Food/Drink - Snacks, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Playground, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Drinking/Potable, Wheelchair Accessible
Lewis and Clark NHT Visitor Centers and Museums
This map shows a range of features associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, which commemorates the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition. The trail spans a large portion of the North American continent, from the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington. The trail is comprised of the historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, an auto tour route, high potential historic sites (shown in black), visitor centers (shown in orange), and pivotal places (shown in green). These features can be selected on the map to reveal additional information. Also shown is a base map displaying state boundaries, cities, rivers, and highways. The map conveys how a significant area of the North American continent was traversed by the Lewis and Clark Expedition and indicates the many places where visitors can learn about their journey and experience the landscape through which they traveled.
The dramatic landscape that surrounds Hermiston feels almost as if it’s straight out of a fantasy. From the natural features that look like they’ve been sculpted by hand to the peaceful fields full of shrubs and flowers, visitors might think they’ve stepped into a landscape painting. One of the best places to get up close and personal with this beautiful wilderness is Butte Park. The park includes a large playground, four soccer fields, and a picnic shelter, yet its focal point is Hermiston Butte.
The main attraction in the park is to climb the butte. While very steep, the butte is climbable and a popular hiking destination. In fact, there is an annual race to see who can finish the trail up and down the butte the fastest. For our guests, it’s recommended that you take your time and enjoy the stunning views from butte.