Edison Butte, OR
The Edison Butte Trail System, about 25 miles long, is located on the slopes of Kwolh Butte and Sheridan Mountain, west of Bend. Edison Butte is open to OHV use from April 1 through November 30. The recommended riding season is late June to October because of the high elevation and tendency of snow to cover the trail into the spring and summer months. Edison is open to Class I – quads, Class II vehicles under 80 inches and Class III - motorcycles. Vehicles exceeding 80 inches in width are not allowed on the Edison OHV trails. All OHVs are restricted to existing 80” trail tread except in areas where OHV boundary markers are located allowing rock crawl for opportunities . Please stay on the designated trails and Tread Lightly!
The trail system goes through ponderosa pine and manzanita forest in the lower elevations, near the Edison Sno-Park and goes up into stands of hemlock trees near Kwolh Butte and Sheridan Mountain. The volcanic terrain can be challenging because there are many loose rocks and lava ridges to go over. As a result, the trails are considered "More Difficult." Two shelters are situated along the trail, The Sheridan Mountain and the Kwolh Butte shelters which offer impressive views of the Central Oregon Cascade Mountains.
The staging area for this trail system is at the Edison Sno-park. An information board, maps and a vault toilet are available on site.
The trail system is shared with mountain bikers and other recreationists during the summer months, so be conscientious and courteous of other users on the trails.
These trails and facilities have been developed and maintained for your enjoyment through a cooperative effort by the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Parks and Recreation ATV Funds, Deschutes County 4-wheel Drive Club, Central Oregon Motorcycle and ATV Club, Central Oregon Adventures and many other volunteers.
Getting There:
From Bend: Take the Cascade Lakes Highway (Hwy 46) 18 miles west of Bend toward Mt. Bachelor, turn left at the Sunriver exit and travel another 6 miles south on Road 45. Turn right at the Edison Sno-Park sign.
Camping:
The Edison Sno-park is a paved parking lot that is large enough for motor homes and fifth wheels. Camping is allowed in the parking lot but facilities are primitive. There is no water and no garbage collection. A vault toilet is located in the center of the parking area.
