THE MOUNTAIN, DOCUMENTED
Green Butte
The great western wall of the Old Ski Bowl.
Green Butte forms the prominent west side of the Old Ski Bowl. Hikers explore its lower viewpoints, while the ridge continuing uphill belongs to Mount Shasta’s much more demanding climbing landscape.
Explore Green Butte in 3D ↗Editorial review: November 1, 2026 at 04:58 UTC. Source dates vary.
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Explore this place
- Separate a viewpoint hike from the full ridge climb.
- See why the ridgeline divides two very different basins.
- Explore its connection to the former ski lift.
Read the land
Volcanic ridgeline between the bowl and Avalanche Gulch, with loose rock and snow-covered traverses depending on season.
Planning, access and history
Hiking option
The Forest Service describes an ascent from the bowl toward Green Butte gaining roughly 1,300 feet; this is distinct from continuing toward the summit.
Terrain and hazards
Crossing the ridge
MSAC warns that traverses into Avalanche Gulch involve rockfall exposure and potentially serious falls on hard snow.
Original sources
Read articles and official documents at their publishers. “Page checked” records a retrieval or metadata check, not confirmation that every statement remains current. Older observations and reports are historical context.
- Green Butte Ridge · route description
Mount Shasta Avalanche Center · Official
Editorial review: November 1, 2026 at 04:58 UTC · Page checked: November 1, 2026 at 04:58 UTC
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- Ski Bowl · trailhead access guide
Mount Shasta Avalanche Center · Official
Editorial review: November 1, 2026 at 04:58 UTC · Page checked: November 1, 2026 at 04:58 UTC
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- Old Ski Bowl · Forest Service trail guide
US Forest Service · Official
Publisher updated: October 1, 2026 · Editorial review: November 1, 2026 at 04:58 UTC · Page checked: November 1, 2026 at 04:58 UTC
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