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Peak · Olallie State Park

Cedar Butte

3 mi round trip867 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: Campground
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightCampground
Overnight stays only in park campgrounds, booked through Washington State Parks.

Washington State Parks rules. Matched from trail managers on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain867 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit1,877 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Cedar Butte is a peak reached by a 3-mile round trip from Cedar Falls Trailhead. The route follows Palouse to Cascades State Park Connector, then Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, then Cedar Butte Trail to the summit.

Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.

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What you need

Parking and passes

This trailhead is on state land, so you need a Discover Pass on your dashboard.

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Getting there

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

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