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The pnwSOTA website was created to facilitate communication between SOTA operators in the Pacific Northwest region, as well as show off some of the activities of the top-notch folks we have in the area. On this site you will find information about getting started in SOTA as well as details about summits and activations contributed by people that are operating here.
1.6 Miles, +944 Feet
Trailhead: Take the Feely I-15 exit and drive 9.4 miles westerly on FS-96 (suitable for all vehicles). Turn left (South) on FS-8486 and continue for 3 more miles (Subaru or 4wd). Continue south on the ridge another 0.7 miles on FS-7449 (Closed to motorized use 10/15-12/1) and park at the gate (Subaru or 4wd).
Bill (K7WXW) and I were looking for a 3 summit day not too far from Portland and decided on Linney Butte, Signal Buttes South, and 4816. Signal Buttes South and 4816 weren't too bad.
Linney Butte is a memorable bushwhack. Because of the mild 2026 winter, the undergrowth in May was very thick and full. I tired the brute force method on the way up. While Bill admired my "elk like tenacity" for getting through the brush, he went for finesse on the way down. This route meanders more, but took less time. This route is attached.