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Rocky Butte |
| Rocky Butte | |
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 Rocky Butte from I-205 |
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| Elevation | 571 feet (174 metres) |
| Location | Oregon, USA |
| Range | Boring Lava Field |
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| Topo map | USGS Mount Tabor 45122-E5 |
Rocky Butte is an extinct volcanic cinder cone in Portland, Oregon. It is one of three, along with Powell Butte, and Mount Tabor, inside the city that are each home to a city park, Rocky Butte playing host to James Wood Hill Park. It is also part of the Boring Lava Field, a group of over 30 cinder cones in Oregon and Washington. The slopes of Rocky Butte are also home to the Rocky Butte Natural Area. In addition, it used to be home to a jail and now lies next to Interstate 205.
Climbing
Rocky Butte is a popular location for rock climbers in the Portland area. It hosts approximately 150 routes which vary in difficulty and type. The majority of routes will be top-roped, though there are some options for Traditional climbing and Lead Climbing. The most popular climbs are on the section known as Video Bluff.
External links
- Cascades Volcanic Observatory
- Joseph Wood Hill Park page on Portland Parks' web site
- Rocky Butte Natural Area page on Portland Parks' web site
- Rocky Butte Quarry Climbing Guide
- Maps and aerial photos
- WikiSatellite view at WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image from TerraServer-USA
- Surrounding area map from Google Maps
- Location in the United States from the Census Bureau
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