Butte Lake Trail,
Lassen Volcanic National Park

Located 18.2 miles from Chester, California (CA)
4 Stars
5,057 Steps 1  (2.3 mi)
Trails National Parks Lassen Volcanic Butte Lake Trail

Elevation

The Butte Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,235 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,055 ft. and an elevation range of 180 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.3 mi6,055 ft6,235 ft180 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
58 min9.8117 ft108 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
56 min9.0108 ft117 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Butte Lake Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Old Station, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Swains Hole, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Poison Lake, CA
  4. West Topo Map: West Prospect Peak, CA
  5. Topo Map: Prospect Peak, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Bogard Buttes, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Reading Peak, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Mount Harkness, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Red Cinder, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Butte Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.3 miles (3.8 km) or 5,057 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Butte Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 58 minutes in one direction and in 56 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.