How long is White Butte?

3 miles, out & back, with about 400 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 12 min at a steady pace.

How hard is White Butte?

It's rated Moderate. a prairie walk to the highest point in North Dakota

Where is White Butte?

White Butte is in North Dakota. a prairie walk to the highest point in North Dakota

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White Butte

North Dakota

Distance3 mi

Est. time~1 hr 12 min

Elevation gain↗ 400 ft

RouteOut & back

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White Butte is a moderate 3-mile out & back hike in North Dakota with about 400 ft of elevation gain. a prairie walk to the highest point in North Dakota.

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