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Black Butte Summit
Trail
2.8 mile
4.4 kilometer
point to point
Ascent
Easy/Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
1,402'
427 m
Descent: -6' -2 m
High: 8,523' 2,598 m
Low: 7,127' 2,172 m
Grade
Avg Slope: 10% (6°)
Max Slope: 75% (37°)
Weather
Unknown
Popular ski lines nearby
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“The ascent up the northwest face of Black Butte.”
— Ian Bohannon
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry
Sno-Park passes are required if you decide to park in a Sno-Park parking lot, though this is not necessary as the trail starts at a pullout along the road.
Description
Start at the pullout off HW 168 across from the Rancheria Campground. Follow the Rancheria Falls Trail to the third switchback marked by the trail sign and restroom.
Continue up the switchbacks to the base of Black Butte and climb up to the summit. The summit is right at the tree line and has some steep grades in some spots. Be aware of the avy conditions on the way to the summit.
Continue up the switchbacks to the base of Black Butte and climb up to the summit. The summit is right at the tree line and has some steep grades in some spots. Be aware of the avy conditions on the way to the summit.
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Contacts
Land Manager: USFS - Sierra National Forest Office
Dec 4, 2019: Christmas Tree Cutting Not Permitted in the Sierra National Forest
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