Peak · Mount Baker
Park Butte
7.4 mi round trip2,042 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
Distance7.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,042 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,384 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Park Butte is a peak reached by a 7.4-mile round trip from Park Butte Trailhead. The route follows (PNT) Park Butte Trail, then Park Butte Trail, then (PNT) Park Butte Trail, then Park Butte Trail to the summit.
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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 PassGetting there
The hike starts at Park Butte Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.