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Hamilton Buttes

5.7 mi round trip1,532 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance5.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,532 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,646 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Hamilton Buttes is a peak reached by a 5.7-mile round trip from Trailhead on Forest Road 78. The route follows Hamilton Buttes Trail #118, then Hamilton Ridge Trail #109A, then Hamilton Peak Trail #109 to the summit.

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

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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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Trailhead on Forest Road 78. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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