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Black Butte Summit

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  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. …Lakeshore
  5. Black Butte
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Length

2.8 Miles 4.4 Kilometers


Ascent

Elevation

1,402' 427 m

Ascent

-6' -2 m

Descent

10%

Avg Slope (6°)

75%

Max Slope (37°)

8,523' 2,598 m

High

7,127' 2,172 m

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Conditions

All Clear 40 days ago
Crusty: Recent rain Saturday night and freezing temperatures overnight. History
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“The ascent up the northwest face of Black Butte.”

— Ian Bohannon 1
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Description

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.
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.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Sierra National Forest Office

Apr 19, 2018: The Sierra National Forest will host the 2018 Kings River and Kirch Flat clean-up

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Mar 10, 2018
Ian Bohannon 1
Ascended north slope. Much easier. — 4h 00m
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Trail leading up to Black Butte.
Trail leading up to Black Butte.
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The summit tree.
The summit tree.
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The trail to Rancheria Falls. Follow the switchback to the right to continue to the Black Butte summit.
The trail to Rancheria Falls. Follow the switch…
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The third switchback on the way to Black Butte.
The third switchback on the way to Black Butte.
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