Boulder Butte
Strenuous · Out-and-back · 14.8 mi round trip · 6,181 ft gain · 6¾–9¾ hr
LarchesAutumn colorsBig viewsSummit or lookout
Parkingnot reported today
A long, demanding day; experienced hikers in good shape.
No hiker reports in the last 3 days. Be the first to report here
At this trail
No fee or pass Toilets (flush)
Pack it out.
Official pageNational Park Service ›
PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaNorth Cascades National Park Complex › National Park Service
Officialconditions › · roads › · fees › · permits ›
Rules, fees and closures change. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Starts at Purple Creek Trailhead · 5 other trails start here
Navigate to the trailhead: Google Maps · Apple Maps · coordinates 48.30772, -120.65481
Right now
ℹ Pack and Saddle Animal Restrictions at Black Lake on the Methow Valley Ranger DistrictThis Order prohibits camping within 200 feet of the Black Lake shoreline in the Pasayten Wilderness. If in possession of stock it is prohibited to camp within½ mile of the Black Lake shoreline.Forest Service · Jul 25 · details ›
⚠ Cascade River Road Closure Starting October 13Cascade River Road is closed to vehicles at milepost 20 (Eldorado) three miles before the trailhead beginning October 13 for road maintenance. Foot and bicycle traffic is permitted beyond the gate. Do not block gate.National Park Service · Oct 10 · details ›
MonAM69°
TonightPM39°5%
TueAM70°6%
TuePM42°4%
WedAM73°3%
WedPM46°
ThuAM75°
ThuPM50°
Sunny, wind 3 mph · Full forecast ›
Daylight7:20 am 6:16 pm
Air qualityAQI 13 Good
WildfireSisi fire, 14 km away, 4,615 acres, 34% contained
Snow0″ snow at Lyman Lake (5,990 ft, 22.9 km away)
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Jul 4 · typical peak Apr 29
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Jul 4 · typical peak Apr 29
Snow levelabout 5,600 ft now · 4,500–8,800 ft over the next three days
PassNorth Cascade Hwy SR 20 22 km
Eastbound: No current information available · Westbound: No current information available · pass report ›
Eastbound: No current information available · Westbound: No current information available · pass report ›
No reports in the last 3 days.
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