KUOW Hike of the Week- Ceder Butt - Cedar Butte?

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Updated 1-29-2013

Cedar Butte is a great winter hike usually snowfree, maybe just patchy snow at top. Butt vs. Butte? The USGS maker at the summit has a type that says "Ceder Butt." I guess they did not have spellcheck program then.
Thanks Alan Bauer for some of the photos 

View from top of Mt. Si and Mount Tenerife  

Check out Green Trails Maps for directions. 206 S is the map for this hike. Click here for complete list of maps. 

Moss draped trees

Trail in second growth forest

On the summit Alan having his lunch

USGS marker with typo- Ceder Butt correct spelling is  Cedar Butte

Driving directions: From Seattle drive east on I-90 to exit 32 and go right on 436th Avenue SE and drive about 4.5 miles, passing the Rattlesnake Lake parking area, until you find the Iron Horse Trailhead parking area on the left.Trail stats: Start on Iron Horse Trail east and about 1/4 past Boxley Creek go right on trail. 1900' top of Butte and this is 5 miles roundtrip and 1000 foot gain.For custom forecast anywhere in the world or if you need an expert witness in a legal weather related matter contact usClick here For our weather services or call toll free for information 877-969-4786. 
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