Clay Butte Trail
Wyoming
Free — you'll pick up right here.
5.9 mi
Distance
504 ft
Gain
2h 14m
Time
Conditions: Caution
for hike, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 17 h ago · oldest 18 h
caution: Agency alerts
15 active alerts in Shoshone National Forest; most severe: Morrison Jeep Trail
USFSPosted May 25 · checked 18 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 59°F / low 53°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather17 h ago
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Clay Butte Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 504 ft
- Highest point
- 9,761 ft
- Lowest point
- 9,248 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
Clay Butte Trail is a 5.92-mile out-and-back route in Wyoming with 504 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a straightforward out-and-back pattern.
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