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Idaho
5.3 mi
Distance
680 ft
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Hard Butte Lookout
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Hard Butte Lookout is a moderate day hike offering scenic views from a historic fire lookout tower. The trail climbs steadily through mixed forest terrain, gaining nearly 700 feet over 5.3 miles to reach the summit. This out-and-back route rewards hikers with panoramic vistas of the surrounding Idaho landscape and a chance to visit a classic lookout structure.
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