Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will close Pilot Butte’s summit road to motorized vehicles for the season starting 8 p.m. Sunday, November 2.
The road closes to motorized vehicles every year in November due to winter weather driving conditions. The gate will be closed through the winter and reopen mid-April 2026. The road remains open to pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles year-round.
“We encourage pedestrians and those using non-motorized vehicles to use caution when accessing the road during winter because conditions can quickly become slick,” said Park Manager Brian Vaughan.
For more information about the park, visit the park webpage at https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=33