Elam Campground
Campground
10.7 mi out & back · 2,105 ft gain · 7,858 ft high point · Hard
From Carter Meadows Trailhead via Carter Meadows, PCT - California Section N, and Pacific Crest National Scenic (4.7 mi)
In Lassen National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
Butt Mountain starts from Carter Meadows Trailhead in Lassen National Forest and ascends to Butt Mountain over 10.7 miles out and back. The route climbs 2,105 feet via Carter Meadows and the PCT.
2,105 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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Mon: Mostly Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph SW
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