Bigfoot Trail — Region 6: Red Buttes
~4 days · 40.6 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bigfoot Trail — Region 6: Red Buttes is known for
Region 6 of Bigfoot Trail is an official 66.5 km point-to-point section from Seiad Valley to Bigfoot Highway.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,511 ft to 19,537 ft over 40.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 20.8 mi · 51%
- Downhill 17.8 mi · 44%
- Flat 1.9 mi · 5%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Bigfoot Trail — Region 6: Red Buttes?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bigfoot Trail — Region 6: Red Buttes scores 44/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Bigfoot Trail — Region 6: Red Buttes take?
Most backpackers hike the Bigfoot Trail — Region 6: Red Buttes in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 40.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bigfoot Trail — Region 6: Red Buttes?
The Bigfoot Trail — Region 6: Red Buttes climbs roughly 16,296 ft total — about 401 ft per mile, topping out near 5,974 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.