Lava Top Bute Caves

Total Miles
1.9

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Lava Top Bute Caves
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Trail Overview

This trail leads to the closest point to Lava Top Butte. There are some lava tubes nearby that are worth checking out. There are several caves along a straight line due north of 43.87986, -121.2113. This is not a maintained fire road. It is best-attempted mid to late spring to allow ample snowmelt.

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Lava Top Bute Caves
Lava Top Bute Caves

Difficulty

This road can get very muddy and snowy. High clearance is not necessary.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Max Blair
Dec 18, 2023
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Snow, ice, mud bog holes, ruts

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