Big Butte Lookout
Total Miles
0.6
Elevation
1,527.10 ft
Duration
0.5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Overview
This is a 1-mile trail up to a big butte fire lookout. If you are driving a dirt bike/SxS, you are able to drive continually up to the lookout. If you are in an SUV or full-sized vehicle, it is advised you park at the fence line and walk the remaining way.
Photos of Big Butte Lookout
Difficulty
I rated this a two as there is a narrow, steep hill to climb up, however otherwise it is basic dirt road.
History
In the winter of 2010/2011, a tree fell across one of Big Butte's guy wires, damaging one of the 80' tower legs. In 2013 the cab was lowered to the ground to save the structure and volunteers from the FFLA and Forest Service restored the cab in 2014. Unfortunately, the full restoration was never complete and the Big Butte cab still remains on the ground, waiting for the tower to be fully rebuilt.
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