Hard Butte ATV
Total Miles
1.2
Elevation
2,230.07 ft
Duration
0.5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Overview
The Hard Butte ATV Trail features some tight and slightly off-camber turns, loose rocky hills, and more advanced creek crossing sections with large rocks and steeper exits, making it more difficult than the Elk Lake ATV Trail that is used to access this area. It goes south for 1.2 miles, gradually losing a couple hundred feet elevation. Despite these features, the trail is manageable for most riders and offers a rewarding experience with a great view of Rainbow Lake. At the end of the trail, there is a large, flat turnaround area with a beautiful view of Rainbow Lake.
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Difficulty
The Hard Butte ATV Trail is a 3 difficulty because it presents some moderate challenges with elements that add a bit more complexity, such as rocky creek crossings, off-camber sections, and rocky hills, although it doesn't have any exposure and the hills are not very steep.
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