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Peak · Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness

Anderson Butte

2.2 mi round trip877 ft gainEasyDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.

Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance2.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain877 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,594 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Anderson Butte is a peak reached by a 2.2-mile round trip from Watson Lakes Trailhead. The route follows Watson Lakes Trail, then Anderson Butte Trail to the summit.

Heads up: off-trail finish (summit route not mapped).

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What you need

Parking and passes

Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).

Buy a Northwest Forest Pass

Getting there

The hike starts at Watson Lakes Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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