California · Hiking

Gray Butte

Gray ButtePhoto: Pacific Southwest Region 5, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.3 mi
round trip
254 ft
climb
7,707 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Gray Butte open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Gray Butte, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Gray Butte is a short, easy hike in the Mt. Shasta Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 1.3 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 254 feet, and it follows a natural surface. It is an out-and-back route, starting and ending at the same point, with the high point at 7,707 feet and the low at 7,438 feet. The trail is open from June 15 through October 31, and it is a popular base for exploring the surrounding area. Panther Meadows and Panther Meadows Campground sit about 0.1 mile away, and the Gray Butte Trail is also close by. For a longer outing, Mount Shasta lies about 2.3 miles off.