BEAR BUTTE
Trail near Auberry, California · Sierra National Forest
Snowmobiles Cross-country skiing Snowshoeing
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Trailhead: Badger Flat Trailhead
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trailhead coordinates: 37.26938, -119.12128
Trail facts
- Open to
- Snowmobiles, Cross-country skiing, Snowshoeing
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 7,012 to 8,577 ft
- Surface
- Snow
- Wheelchair
- Not accessible
- Typical grade
- 10-12%
- Managed by
- Sierra National Forest
- Trail number
- 26E6017
- County
- Fresno County, California
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Badger Flats Group 0.2 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Rancheria 2.4 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- College 2.9 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- MIDGE CREEK 1.6 mi long
- CHINESE PEAK 4.1 mi long
- GEORGE LAKE 1.1 mi long
- POTTER PASS CUTOFF 1.4 mi long
- TWIN LAKES LOOP 1.3 mi long
- DEER CREEK 6.6 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is BEAR BUTTE?
- BEAR BUTTE is about 5.9 miles long, or about 12 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on BEAR BUTTE?
- About 2,721 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 7,012 and 8,577 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike BEAR BUTTE?
- Plan on about 6 hr 5 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on BEAR BUTTE?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on BEAR BUTTE?
- BEAR BUTTE is open to snowmobiles, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does BEAR BUTTE start?
- The closest mapped trailhead is Badger Flat Trailhead, at 37.26938, -119.12128.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.