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Butler Wash Interpretive Trail

The Butler Wash Interpretive Trail is a short hike to a beautiful viewpoint where you can see ancestral Puebloan structures tucked into cliffside alcoves in the facing canyon wall. The hiking trail winds its way across some small washes and over slickrock before reaching the overlook. Round trip hiking distance is one mile and travel time is approximately an hour. It is an easy to moderate hike over uneven terrain. There is no water at this site, and desert temperatures can be extremely hot and…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 37.5243311, -109.6380363

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Mule Canyon Interpretive Site
  • Cedar Mesa & Comb Ridge Day Hiking
  • Bears Ears National Monument
  • Kane Gulch Ranger Station
  • Cedar Mesa Backpacking Permits
  • Moon House Day Hiking Permits

Frequently asked questions

Is Butler Wash Interpretive Trail reservable?

Butler Wash Interpretive Trail is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Butler Wash Interpretive Trail?

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How do I book a campsite at Butler Wash Interpretive Trail?

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