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Year-Round Adventures in Butte Meadows
Butte Meadows, California, United States
Get your wheels dirty in a pristine, high-elevation Sierra Nevada setting, by heading up Highway 32 from Chico and exploring the lakes, dirt roads and trails of Butte Meadows. The area is pocked by Sierra lakes, meadows and streams, and open for exploration by off-roaders with a sense of adventure. Experience the pine and granite environment of upper elevation Butte County by navigating the roads and trails throughout Butte Meadows.
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Trek miles of higher-elevation trails with a maximum elevation of over 5,500 feet.
Butte Meadows, California, United States
The Cherry Hill Hike is a 1.31 mi with a total ascent of 773.76 feet and has a maximum elevation of 5,745.93 feet. There are other hiking paths in the area to enjoy!
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Explore 100+ miles of biking trails and panoramic views of the Lassen National Forest
Butte Meadows, California, United States
The Colby Mountain Lookout is an advanced trail containing 60 miles of trails with three loops, flowing creeks and lush green meadows that may be very marshy. Colby Mountain has a fire lookout that affords a panoramic view of Lassen National Forest. This ride offers solitude and good odds of seeing wildlife such as bears and deer. There are also four additional trails in the vicinity, ranging from 11.7 to 30.2 miles in length. The longest trail in Butte Meadows is Humbug Summit, a well-known trail measuring 30.2 miles in total length, while the most popular trail is Spring Valley Lake to Ben Lamond.
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Enjoy a classic snow day
Butte Meadows, California, United States
Located at the edges of the Lassen National Forest, Butte Meadows is one of the few places in Butte County that gets snow. And at just one hour from Chico, it's the perfect location for an afternoon in the snow.
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Escape the valley heat during the summer
Butte Meadows, California, United States
With temperatures always at least 10 degrees cooler than in the valley, Butte Meadows is an escape from the heat during the summer. Whenever you visit, make sure to bring steady shoes, a camera, and any hear you'll need for YOUR adventure.
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Butte Meadows, California, United States
Whatever the season, Butte Meadows is a great place to enjoy a variety of Northern California adventures.