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Washington
Smith Creek Butte
10.2 mi
Distance
3,665 ft
Gain
5h
Time
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What we do know
Inside Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Big climb
Out & back
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Smith Creek Butte
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 10.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,665 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,665 ft
- Highest point
- 3,744 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,533 ft
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About this trail
Smith Creek Butte offers a 10.20-mile out-and-back journey in Washington that connects adventurers to a network of regional trails including Boundary Trail 1, Butte Camp Trail 238A, and Blue Lake Horse Trail 237. This route provides access to a larger trail system, making it an excellent choice for hikers looking to explore multiple pathways in the area.
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