The parking area and trailhead.
An informational sign at the trailhead.
Schonchin Butte is a short trail.
A guestbook along the trail.
Though short, the trail up the butte is a moderate climb up 450 feet in elevation gain.
Wildflowers along the hike.
A bench in a rare spot of shade makes for a great spot to take in the views.
Volcanic rock makes up a bit of the trail surface.
Wildflowers on the way to Schonchin Butte.
The trail wraps around the first view of the fire lookout.
Wildflowers just beneath the fire lookout atop the butte.
Though the interior of the fire lookout is closed to the public, interpretive signs wrap around the porch walkway of the lookout.
Schonchin Butte fire lookout.
The fire lookout boasts views of a snow-covered Mount Shasta.