Coming from Seattle, we spent the night in Dayton then drove 1.5 hours via Kendall Skyline Road and FR 4608 to the Teepee Trailhead. The gravel roads are in good condition, and there's a well-maintained latrine at the trailhead.
Reaching the trail junction at one mile as noted in the WTA description, we turned right to take the higher route that climbs over West Butte before descending to rejoin the lower route; the trail then climbs for another mile or so to the lookout. Because of the ups and downs, the overall elevation gain is surely more than the 987' stated by WTA (AllTrails says it's 1,443').
Reaching the lookout, we were greeted warmly by "Ranger Julie" who has staffed Oregon Butte for eight summers. We enjoyed learning a little about her role and some of the tools and techniques she employs. The view from the summit is spectacular, taking in Idaho's Craig Mountains to the east, Oregon's Wallowa Mountains to the south, and even the faint top of Mt Rainier 200 miles to the west. We returned to the trailhead via the lower route, which lacks views but does offer shade.
We drove from Teepee Trailhead to Table Rock Lookout in about two hours via FR 4608 (which is in good condition) and FR 64 (which is rough; high clearance vehicle required). Returning to Dayton on FR 64 (also called N Touchet Road), the road greatly improves once you're past the Bluewood ski area.
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