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California
6.6 mi
Distance
2,150 ft
Gain
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Black Butte
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Black Butte is a moderately challenging summit hike offering rewarding views from its distinctive volcanic peak. The trail climbs steadily through mixed forest and open slopes, gaining over 2,100 feet to reach the butte's summit. This classic Northern California peak provides excellent panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape and is popular with hikers seeking a solid day hike with significant elevation gain.
East Fork Illinois River
~2 min drive
Moderate riverside hike along the East Fork Illinois River with steady forest terrain.
Sanger Creek
~2 min drive
Easy 1-mile creek-side hike with 411 ft elevation gain.
Osgood Ditch
~8 min drive
Moderate 3.1-mile trail with 1,079 ft gain following historic ditch infrastructure.
Poker Flat-Young's Valley
~5 min drive
Challenging 15.8-mile loop connecting Poker Flat and Young's Valley with 2,645 ft gain.
Sanger Peak Lookout
~4 min drive
Quick steep climb to a historic fire lookout with panoramic views.
Kelly Lake-Poker Flat
~8 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 1,200 ft gain through Sierra meadows.
Raspberry Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 6-mile hike to alpine lake with 1,758 ft elevation gain.
Crazy Peak
~5 min drive
Quick 1.74-mile summit hike with 315 ft gain and excellent views.
Rattlesnake Meadows
~9 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with 1,873 ft elevation gain and alpine views.
East Fork Illinois River
~10 min drive
Out-and-back river trail through Oregon's scenic East Fork Illinois River canyon.
