We camped on Friday night on the Railroad Grade trail and managed to snag an epic spot with a great view of Baker. We explored the ridge line up towards base camp in the afternoon and went to the Park Butte Lookout in the evening. There is an easily marked water source on Railroad Grade and there is a small stream crossing on the way to the lookout, so plenty of water access.
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joyoflandscapes on Park Butte
thank you for your trip report. I'm considering camping on Railroad Grade as well; just wanted to ask about the easily marked water source you mentioned on Railroad grade. Would you be able to share just a bit more detail - is it marked, and where roughly along the ridge this water source is? Thanks.
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joyoflandscapes on Aug 06, 2025 07:06 PM
k.swanson on Park Butte
The water source is a large pond with a well marked sign to the trail. It’s past the steep staircase but before you make it to the actual ridge line
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k.swanson on Aug 06, 2025 08:47 PM
joyoflandscapes on Park Butte
Very helpful - thank you.
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joyoflandscapes on Aug 07, 2025 05:51 AM