Peak · William O. Douglas Wilderness
Spiral Butte
12.1 mi round trip2,610 ft gainHardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
William O. Douglas Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance12.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,610 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,253 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Spiral Butte is a peak reached by a 12.1-mile round trip from Sand Ridge Trailhead. The route follows Sand Ridge Trail, then Shellrock Lake Trail, then Sprial 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
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 Sand Ridge Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.