Hermiston Butte is a small
butte
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rising above the west side of
Hermiston,
Oregon
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. There are a few hiking trails leading to the top, as well as an access road which is closed to public automobile use. From the top one can see much of Hermiston and the surrounding area.
Hermiston Butte is protected by Butte Park, which is 40 acres, and includes four
soccer
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fields, a large playground and an aquatic center.
Hermiston High School's cross country team hosts the Butte Challenge, a foot race of varying distances, at Butte Park annually.
Butte Challenge
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See also
*Hat Rock State Park
Hat Rock State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The park is located off the east side of U.S. Highway 730 in Hermiston, on the south shore of Lake Wallula behind McN ...
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Hermiston, Oregon
Protected areas of Umatilla County, Oregon