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1.1 miles
Distance
270 ft
Climb
-176 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
93 ft
Altitude change
8,447 ft
Altitude min
8,447 ft
Altitude start
8,540 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-42.2%
Grade max
24.3%
Grade min
3,537 ft
Distance climb
2,073 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat

Caples Butte Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kirkwood Mountain Resort
    Kirkwood, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #75600 in Hiking [+]
    • #177067 in E-Biking
    • #288342 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Bicycles not allowed on this trail as it enters Mokulemne Wilderness

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Caples Butte Trail Reports

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Jul 7, 2021 @ 7:20am
Jul 7, 2021
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 8:52am
Jun 14, 2021
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Jun 4, 2021 @ 6:00am
Jun 4, 2021
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May 10, 2021 @ 5:42pm
May 10, 2021
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Dec 17, 2019 @ 7:57pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020! :)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Caples Butte

        ▼ Where is Caples Butte located?
        Caples Butte is located in Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, California, United States. It is part of the Kirkwood Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.68372, -120.05546.
        ▼ How hard is Caples Butte?
        Caples Butte is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Caples Butte?
        Caples Butte has 270 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,447 ft to 8,664 ft.
        ▼ Is Caples Butte a point to point trail?
        Caples Butte is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Caples Butte?
        Caples Butte is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Caples Butte?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Caples Butte. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Caples Butte?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Caples Butte are:
        • May (1 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Caples Butte? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Caples Butte are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Caples Butte?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 40 minutes to hike Caples Butte. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Caples Butte?
        Caples Butte is a moderately popular trail. There have been 20 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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