Hearty Soles Hike - Kick Butte Challenge #4: Gilchrist Butte

The Kick Butte Challenge consists of hiking 6 out of 8 buttes. These hikes are designed to get you ready for steeper and longer hikes as the season progresses.You may complete the challenge by hiking six of the buttes with the Hearty Soles, or hiking one or more with someone else and taking a picture of yourself at the top of the butte. You will submit the picture to Melodee Munckton at melodeem@gmail.com. At the end of season, those completing the challenge will receive a colorful bandana scarf with the year.

Kick Butte Challenge #4: Gilchrist Butte

When: June 3, 2026, Departure time 8:30am

Meet at the So Century Drive Fire Station, ready to leave by 8:30am for a 45 minute drive to trailhead off Masten Rd south of La Pine.  We will have lunch in La Pine at the Wetlands Tap House after the hike. Please bring $4 for carpool and money for lunch.

Description

Gilchrist Butte is a 5,528 ft tree-covered mountain with a gradual climb up forest roads to its summit. The trees in the area are not typically dense, so we will be rewarded with views throughout the trail. This is a 4 mile hike out and back with a gradual climb of 938 ft elevation gain.

When considering registering, please review the event information (distance, elevation, surface conditions etc.) to determine if this event matches your current fitness level. 

What to bring/gear: Bring water, snack, sunscreen, mosquito spray, hiking boots, hiking poles (optional), and hat.

Co-Leaders:  Brigid Kennaday (541-643-4251) and Nancy Todd (503-810-2627)

Number of Participants: 12

When registering, you will need to agree to the WAIVER

Need to cancel?
On the SRWC website, go to the calendar and click on the event.  Click "Already Registered". click "cancel.
 on the App, go to "my tickets." Click CANCEL below the time/date.
If you are cancelling after registration closes on WI, Wild Apricot won’t let you cancel online so contact the leader directly.

NOTE: This event may be photographed and your image may be used in promotion of the Sunriver Women's Club.