West Butte Trail has many switchbacks and drops in elevation into Butte Creek. Once the traveler crosses Rainbow Creek, the trail evens out along the West Fork of Butte Creek. The trail ends at the junction with the East Butte Trail.
Seasonal access: The site is accessible to vehicles from mid to late June until mid October to the first of November, depending on the weather.
Activities
Hiking
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Day Hiking
See activity description under Backpacking.
Difficulty Level:
More Difficult
Backpacking
The trailhead for West Butte is located next to the barn at Godman Guard Station. This offers users accessibility to hitch rails, mangers, and a spring fed water trough for stock use. Also, the Godman Campground offers a group picnic shelter, tables, and fire stoves.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
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