Near Aztec Butte Trail
This is the junction of Aztec butte and the Granary. The butte ahead requires some rock scrambling to get up to the top.
Near Aztec Butte Trail
View from the top
Near Aztec Butte Trail
Incredible views are highlighted from the Aztec Butte Trail.
Near Aztec Butte Trail
Hiking the rime on the Aztec Butte Trail.
Near Aztec Butte Trail
Working up the Aztec Butte Trail.

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Aztec Butte Trail

4.3 (15 Ratings)
A shorter trail with amazing butte-top views of the canyon. Some light scrambling is required.
1.2
mi
Distance
301
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Less CrowdedViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.23mi
Distance
301ft
Elevation Gain
301ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
6,306ft
High Point
6,056ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This is nice trail that is a bit shorter, offering some excellent 360-degree views of the Green and Colorado river valleys. The trail is marked with cairns, and requires some rock scrambling up a steeper slope as you get closer to the top. It can be particularly windy on the butte so an extra layer is advised. The top is about 400 meters around. This trail is less popular than some of the others in Canyonlands and offers a bit more seclusion.

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