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Liz Butte Trail

Hiking trail · Selway / Lochsa · Trailhead near Pierce, ID

7.8 mi12.6 kmRound trip
≈2,356 ft≈718 mElevation gain
5,771 ft1,759 mHigh point
4 hr 36 minEstimated time

Moderate3.9 mi / 6.3 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 17.3 mi (27.9 km) on FR 500 and FR 560
Pass: unknown, check before you go
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Liz Butte (#649)
Trailhead
Off Liz Butte Road, near Pierce, ID
Coordinates: 46.43977, -115.32975
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Overview

Liz Butte Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.8 mi / 12.6 km near Pierce, ID. Expect about 2,356 ft / 718 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,771 ft / 1,759 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 36 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,547 ft / 1,081 m · high 5,761 ft / 1,756 m

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