Elevation: 8,659 ft
Prominence: 1,039
![](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/Hard-Butte-from-the-east-rev-175x175.jpg)
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 109-110 of the book.
Hard Butte is another Idaho peak with the ruins of a fire lookout on its summit. A trail leads to the summit from 2 directions. The best access is from Hazard Lake Road. USGS Patrick Butte
![Hard Butte from the east in 1990.](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/Hard-Butte-from-the-east-rev-e1400512363689.jpg)
Hard Butte as viewed from the east (1990).
![The remains of the Hard Butte lookout in 1990.](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/Hard-Butte-rev.jpg)
The remains of the Hard Butte Lookout (1990).
![The hike into Hard Butte crosses large meadows.](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/PICT00076.jpg)
The hike to Hard Butte crosses large meadows.
![Hard Creek Lake is a good lunch spot on the way to the peak.](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/PICT000313.jpg)
Hard Creek Lake is a good lunch spot on the way to the peak.
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Regions: Northwest Corner Peaks->Salmon River Mountains->WESTERN IDAHO->Western Salmon River Mountains
Mountain Range: Western Salmon River Mountains
Year Climbed: 1990