
4.8 mi
Distance
1,706 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 22m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sierra Buttes Lookout Trail is an out-and-back trail in Sierra County, California. It is 4.8 miles long and gains 1,706 feet. The nearest town is Sierra City, California, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,155 ft |
| High point | 2.4 mi | 2,582 ft |
| End | 4.8 mi | 2,155 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sierra City, CA · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Sierra County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Berger
1.5 mi awayTahoe National Forest
Sierra City, CA
Check official pricing9 sitesReservable TentRV No Service
Tahoe National Forest Diablo Campground
1.9 mi awaySierra City, CA
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