1.0 hr
Overview
From the Pacific Crest Trail, continue straight up the ridge with Sierra Buttes ahead of you. The ascent is moderately strenuous as you make your way up to the top. At about 0.6 miles, you get an excellent view of Young America Lake just below you. As you continue further, the trail zigzags up steeply. At 1.1 miles, you reach a fairly washed out dirt road (Sierra Buttes OHV Trail #12E07). Follow the road farther up until you reach the lookout tower.
Trail Stats
1.8 km
246 m
2494 m
2247 m
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Photos
On the final ascent up Sierra Buttes, you can even see the snowy top of Mount Shasta
On the final ascent up Sierra Buttes, you can even see the snowy top of Mount Shasta
Lower Sardine Lake from the ascent up Sierra Buttes
Lower Sardine Lake from the ascent up Sierra Buttes
Young America Lake is surrounded by steep, rocky spires
Young America Lake is surrounded by steep, rocky spires
Young America Lake (front), Upper Sardine Lake (middle), and Lower Sardine Lake (back)
Young America Lake (front), Upper Sardine Lake (middle), and Lower Sardine Lake (back)