- Elevation
- 2,661 m
- Tallest summit within 23.9 miles
- Rock Creek Butte2,775.5 m · 10.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Elkhorn Drive1.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:44local time
- Coordinates
- 44.9496, -118.2028
Van Patten Butte rises to 2,661 m in Oregon. Rock Creek Butte stands 2,776 m to the south-southeast, 10 miles off. The nearest named place is Van Patten Ridge, a peak 1.1 miles away. Elkhorn Drive passes 1.0 miles off.
mountain in Oregon, United States of America
Wikidata Q49086873, matched on coordinates and name (52 m apart).
- Elevation
- 2660.6 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 23.9 miles of Van Patten Butte. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Butte | SSE 152° | 2,775.5 m | 10.4 mi |
| Elkhorn Peak | SSE 147° | 2,722.2 m | 11.5 mi |
| Red Mountain | SSE 160° | 2,721.3 m | 4.8 mi |
| Twin Mountain | SE 129° | 2,712 m | 2.4 mi |
| Angell Peak | WSW 247° | 2,635.3 m | 1.4 mi |
| Lees Peak | WSW 255° | 2,629.2 m | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Ruth | SSW 200° | 2,603 m | 4.1 mi |
| The Lakes Lookout | WSW 258° | 2,597.5 m | 2.0 mi |
- 1.0 mi off the Elkhorn Drive
- 9.5 mi off the Blue Mountain
- 16.1 mi off the Journey Through Time
- 20.9 mi off the Grande Tour
Overlooks nearby
- Baker Valley Overlook · 4 mi
- Mason Dam Viewpoint · 22 mi
- Foothill Road Viewpoint · 23 mi
- North Fork John Day Overlook Interpretive Site · 28 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Van Patten Ridge: 1.1 mi
- Gunsight Mountain: 1.2 mi
- Angell Peak: 1.4 mi
- Bear Butte: 1.6 mi
- Lees Peak: 1.8 mi
Historic sites: 5
- E&E Stampmill: 8.3 mi
- Cougar Mine Stamp Mill Site: 12.0 mi
- 45th Parallel: 14.9 mi
- Old Townsite of Auburn: 22.1 mi
- Oregon Trail Historical Monument: 24.4 mi
Museums: 5
- Eastern Oregon Museum: 13.3 mi
- Adler House Museum: 21.7 mi
- Baker Heritage Museum: 21.8 mi
- Little White Church: 24.2 mi
- Union County Museum: 24.3 mi
Rest areas: 4
Attractions: 1
- Baker County Fairgrounds: 21.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:57 | 18:27 | 19:05 |
| June solstice | 05:07 | 19:58 | 20:44 |
| September equinox | 06:41 | 18:13 | 18:52 |
| December solstice | 07:29 | 15:26 | 16:15 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Day trips start here
- Baker City · 22 mi
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