Storm-Damaged Stairs on Pilot Butte Base Trail Replaced
Storms damaged the stairs at Pilot Butte in Bend, Oregon, prompting crews to build and install new interlocking stairs as replacements on the Pilot Butte Base Trail.
Bend, OR, November 4, 2026 —
Crews have completed the installation of new stairs along the Pilot Butte Base Trail in Bend, Oregon. The replacement project was initiated after storms caused significant damage to the previous stair structure.
The original stairs, a component of the Pilot Butte Base Trail, sustained damage due to severe weather conditions. While the specific nature or extent of the storm damage was not detailed, the impact necessitated their removal and replacement to ensure trail safety and accessibility for visitors to Pilot Butte State Park.
In response to the damage, construction crews were tasked with building and installing new stairs. The replacements are described as interlocking stairs, designed to provide a durable and secure pathway for hikers and park visitors navigating the trail.
The Pilot Butte Base Trail is a popular route for recreation within Pilot Butte State Park, a prominent natural landmark in Bend. The completion of the new stair installation marks a return to full functionality for this section of the trail, following the damage incurred by recent storms. Further details regarding the timeline of the damage or the construction process were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Brooke Snavely, Reporter on www.centraloregondaily.com, see more information here.
