Big Southern Butte, National Natural Landmark mountain in Snake River Plain, Idaho.
Big Southern Butte rises 2,500 feet above the Snake River Plain with an elevation of 7,550 feet and a base diameter of 6.5 kilometers.
The 300,000-year-old volcanic formation stands as one of the largest and youngest rhyolitic domes on Earth, emerging from ancient volcanic activity.
The mountain served as a fire lookout station until 2004, when the Bureau of Land Management shifted focus to maintaining electronic installations.
Visitors can access the summit through a 3.5-mile hiking trail with an elevation gain of 1,800 feet, requiring high-clearance vehicles for approach.
The mountain supports unexpected vegetation including lodgepole pine, aspen, Douglas fir, and manzanita, creating a forest environment within the desert landscape.
Location: Idaho
GPS coordinates: 43.40130,-113.02389
Latest update: May 16, 2025 17:20
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