Stein Butte & Payette trails
Additional high-country trail choices from the Applegate Lake area.
Plan this specific route
- Near
- Applegate Lake
- Distance
- Choose a trail using forest map
- Effort
- Strenuous Editorial estimate
- Route type
- Trail network
What the walk involves
Choose a specific Stein Butte or Payette route from the Forest Service's Applegate Lake trail listings and plan the return. These names group higher trails, not a single published itinerary with one dependable mileage figure.
Additional high-country trail choices from the Applegate Lake area.
What makes this trail distinct
The higher terrain offers an alternative to lake-level paths. Verify which trailhead road is open and assess climb, weather and route connections before committing.
Before you set out
Use the Forest Service's individual trail links and verify road access.
Use the U.S. Forest Service trail information ↗ for the latest route map, trailhead access, permitted uses and notices. Conditions can change after our review; if a junction or sign disagrees with this guide, follow the current land-manager guidance.
Maps, descriptions and video
Start with the managing agency for access and rules. The additional descriptions and videos below offer another look at the area; they do not replace an official map.
Route and source details reviewed September 27, 2026. Mileage labels preserve the land manager's distinction between one-way segments, round trips, loops and full trail networks. Conditions and closures require a fresh check before travel.