'White Butte' is the highest point in the state of
North Dakota. At an elevation of 3,506
ft (1,069
m), it is a prominent
butte in
Slope County, in the
Badlands of southwestern part of the state. It is located at . It is a fairly easy climb; the hike takes about one hour, round-trip. The best time to go is during the early summer when the prairie flowers are in bloom.
Prairie rattlesnakes are known to inhabit the area.
The nearest town is
Amidon, about seven miles to the north. The summit is located just inside the
Little Missouri National Grassland and is about 35 miles south of
Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
The
Killdeer Mountains, 100 miles to the north, rise 900 feet from their foothills, but are 300 feet shorter than White Butte.
See also
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USGS Topographic Map of White Butte area
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North Dakota Highest Named Summits
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List of tallest mountains of U.S. states
References
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SummitPost entry
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America's Roof entry