Blacktail Butte Trail

Hiking trail · Lewiston / Clearwater · Trailhead near Grangeville, ID

3.2 mi5.1 kmRound trip

≈1,073 ft≈327 mElevation gain

4,573 ft1,394 mHigh point

2 hr 7 minEstimated time

Moderate1.6 mi / 2.6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 12.6 mi (20.3 km) on FR 451

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Blacktail Butte (#418)

Trailhead: CW451RD-001

Off Blacktail Road, near Grangeville, ID

Coordinates: 45.91398, -115.96074

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Overview

Blacktail Butte Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.2 mi / 5.1 km near Grangeville, ID. Expect about 1,073 ft / 327 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,573 ft / 1,394 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 7 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,494 ft / 1,065 m · high 4,573 ft / 1,394 m

Nearby

North Blacktail ButtePeak · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
SugarloafPeak · 1.3 mi / 2 km
Trick Knee SamHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Blacktail ConnectionHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.1 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.