Butler Peak Fire Lookout - 2N13B

Total Miles 2.5
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Butler Peak is a beautiful trail that can be completed in about 1 hour and is a minimal difficulty trail. The trail itself is a well-traveled dirt trail that winds its way up the mountain to a fire watchtower. The trail can get narrow in spots, but most places along the way will have places to pass other vehicles. Enjoy stunning views of the San Bernadino Forest and Big Bear Lake, and climb up in one of the three remaining fire Lookouts in southern California. The Volunteers in the lookout are kind and more than willing to show people what they do. There is a small dirt parking lot at the top of the trail.

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Difficulty

Some water crossing, may be deeper depending on season.

Technical Rating

2

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Christian Juarez
Mar 14, 2026
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m and a Adams
Dec 13, 2025
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Human Family
Oct 04, 2025
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Hella view up top. 🙂
Mitch R
Sep 28, 2025
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Jason Er
Aug 11, 2025
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It’s a well maintained road in the lower approach, the rocks get bigger and loose towards the summit. Any stock Wrangler JK/JL ok. We saw a Falcon snatch a chipmunk right in front of us, and the views are otherworldly from the tower. The watchman on Duty drives a Jeep and likes to chat.
Laszlo Mezo
Aug 05, 2025
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Easier than it was 8y ago. Beautiful trail and the fire lookout has stunning views

Butler Peak Fire Lookout - 2N13B Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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