Peak · Kettle River Range
Barnaby Buttes
6.8 mi round trip1,779 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance6.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,779 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,490 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Barnaby Buttes is a peak reached by a 6.8-mile round trip from Barnaby Buttes Trailhead. The route follows Barnaby Buttes Trail #77, then Kettle Crest Trail South #13S to the summit.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Most Colville National Forest trailheads are free. A few developed sites need a Northwest Forest Pass, so check the trailhead sign.
Getting there
The hike starts at Barnaby Buttes Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.