Big Butte

Mountain in Washington · 3,363 ft

3,363 ft
Elevation
1,030 ft
Prominence
9.2 mi
Hike length one way
45.8761, -121.9400
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Big Butte

9.2 mi
one way
2,920 ft
of ascent
7 h 57 min
round trip

The route starts at Whistle Punk Trailhead — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,142 ft9.2 mi · 3,396 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Whistle Punk TrailheadRecommended
parking · south of the peak
9.2 mi on foot · ↑ 2,920 ft · about 7 h 57 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 9.7 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Trout Creek Trailhead
marked trailhead · south of the peak
about 9.8 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Big Butte?

Big Butte is 3,363 ft above sea level and lies in Washington. Its prominence is 1,030 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Big Butte?

From Whistle Punk Trailhead it is about 9.2 mi one way with 2,920 ft of ascent. Expect around 7 h 57 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Big Butte?

The nearest parking is Whistle Punk Trailhead (south of the peak) — 9.2 mi on foot · ↑ 2,920 ft · about 7 h 57 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 9.7 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Big Butte in Conquer?

Yes — Big Butte is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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