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Practice Social Distancing While Taking a Hike

By Lynnea Miller

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Bend Premier Real Estate 200009031

March 23, 2020 01:31 PM

Bessie Butte is a Little Known Bend Hike

Just a short drive east on China Hat Road in SE Bend you can find Bessie Butte. A quick 1.5 mile round trip, the hike has 500 feet elevation gain and easy access. Although not as well known or used as Pilot Butte, Bessie Butte is a great hiking option and provides for wonderful views from the top.

On Sunday, March 22, 2020, after being at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, we drove the short distance to the Bessie Butte trail head and hiked to the top. During the walk, we did pass several parties coming down, but there were plenty of places to step aside and keep the distance needed to maintain safe separation. It was a beautiful day and although we wished the hike could have been longer, the views were stunning.

If you have hiked Pilot Butte State Park in the past and want to experience a different butte in the Bend area, give Bessie Butte a try.

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Lynnea - while I am not much of a hiker(as in not a hiker) the setting for Bessie Butte in Bend Oregon looks like a pretty nice spot to clear one's head and rediscover what is important in life.

Mar 24, 2020 04:43 AM

Lynnea Miller

Bend, OR
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Lynnea... it's so wonderful that you live in an area where you can get out in nature and clear your head and still maintain social distance.

Mar 24, 2020 05:06 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

In our area, many are out to see the cherry blossoms and often fail to meet the social distancing guidelines.

Mar 24, 2020 06:38 AM

Lynnea Miller

Bend, OR

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Lynnea, we are on shut down in 4 county tomorrow around the Denver area, and even most parks.

Mar 25, 2020 09:46 AM

Lynnea Miller

Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR

Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Hi Will Hamm . They shut down our state parks on Monday as well. But Bessie Butte is in national forest land and as far as I know, that is still open!

Mar 25, 2020 10:06 AM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I really appreciate the idea of taking a hike and to breath in some fresh air. I don't need a case of cabin fever to set in. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise...

Happy Saturday to you and yours Lynnea Miller

Mar 28, 2020 10:09 AM

Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

That is a beautiful hike! I love walking my dog and getting fresh air - and staying away from people

Mar 28, 2020 04:52 PM

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