Ballard Loc: Grass Valley, California

In Plumas county there is a beautiful hike that can be done to the top of the Sierra Buttes. It is ~5 mile round trip with a ~ 1900ft elevation change. When you get to the end of the trail there is a steep 180 step steel staircase up to the very top where an old historic fire lookout sits (Not for folks with Acrophobia as there are sheer drop offs on either side). From the top you are rewarded with breath taking views in all directions . Last week my brother in law and went on the hike (I have done this hike many times in the past and always enjoy it). Below are some shots of this hike from the other day. I will send out a separate post on some of the flowers and critters along the hike.

Link to a previous post on the hike from a couple of years ago.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-607610-1.html

Along the trail ~1/3 of a mile from the start

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Rock staircase along the trail.

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On the far right you can just make out the fire lookout on the top

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View of the Young American and Sardines lakes from the trail.

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Short side trip to a small rock cover peak part way up looking north west with a view of tail below.

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Looking down at the end of the trail from the top. Note: the people below and mountain Lassen on the right hand edge

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400mm telephoto shot looking south towards the Sierra's above lake Tahoe.

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140mm telephoto shot looking down on the Young American Lake from the top.

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400mm telephoto Shot to the East towards the Beckwourth fire complex.

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Looking down the stair case from the top

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angler Loc: StHelens England

Good set.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Ballard Loc: Grass Valley, California

Hi angler
Thanks for checking out the photos of the Sierra Buttes hike and for the comment.

Ballard Loc: Grass Valley, California

Hi Longshadow
Thanks for viewing the images from the Sierra Buttes hike and for the Thumbs up.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Great hike! What is the elevation involved? The trail looked very nice, but at 82 I doubt that I will ever get to take it.

Ballard Loc: Grass Valley, California

Hi UTMike
Thanks for viewing the shots of the Sierra Buttes hike. The hike starts at ~ 6600 feet and the top is ~8500 ft. It is considered a moderate hike as the round trip is only ~ 5 miles but it is all up hill in one direction and then all down in the other. Below are a couple of shots of at the bottom of the staircase that describe the Sierra Buttes and the Staircase to get to the very top. I have seen some older folks who are in reasonable shape going on this hike (I'm pushing 70 and I don't find all that hard, just make sure you have water as there is none available along the way).

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, my mountain hikes start at ~8900 and go up to 10,500, so I have to take it slow, especially on the higher rated ones.

Ballard Loc: Grass Valley, California

Hi UTMike
This one would be a piece of cake compared to starting at 8900 feet.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Thanks for taking me on your hike. Nice images.

Ballard Loc: Grass Valley, California

Hi kpmac
Thanks for viewing the shots along the hike and for the comment.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

An awesome trek and fine shots ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ballard Loc: Grass Valley, California

Hi joecichjr
Thanks for viewing the photos of the hike up the Sierra Buttes, for the comment and the stars.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Beautiful, interesting and very well done shots. Looks like it was a strenuous but rewarding hike.

Ballard Loc: Grass Valley, California

Hi Cwilson341
This for viewing the photos from the hike up the Sierra Buttes and for the comment. It is not too strenuous if you take your time but it is well worth the effort.