Loop · Columbia Hills State Park
Horsethief Butte Trail
0.8 mi loop92 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: Campground
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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
Distance0.8 miFull loop
Elevation gain92 ftTotal climb
High point380 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Horsethief Butte Trail is a 0.8-mile loop starting from Horsethief Butte Trailhead. The route follows Horsethief Butte 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.
Get a Discover PassGetting there
The hike starts at Horsethief Butte Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.