Butterfield Canyon

Total Miles 13.6
Technical Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Closed from October to June. This is a great drive that takes you up and over the Oquirrh Mountains between Herriman and Tooele, Utah. This is a perfect place for an evening with great views. This area is particularly beautiful in the fall with many colors in the trees. You will also get a great birdseye view of one of the largest mines on earth. The Oquirrh Mountains are west of Salt Lake City and see far less traffic than the Wasatch Range across the valley. The drive can easily be done in any direction, and in most vehicles. There is a short side road to the top of West Mountain where you can look down and into the Kennecott Copper Mine.

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Technical Rating

5

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Landon westphal
Nov 02, 2025
Open
Rysn B
Oct 12, 2025
Open
As others said this is paved up to the overlook road from the Herriman side. The overlook trail was also open, that is also 1/10 in terms of difficulty. Saw two sedans up at the overlook for reference.
tom cast
Oct 12, 2025
Open
Eric Roberts
Oct 11, 2025
Open
Yeah, no, this paved road is not open to dirt bikes or ATVs. There is a sign at the road gate that says no off-road vehicles. Found that out after getting there.
Samuel Woubshet
Oct 05, 2025
Open
Ernie Myslinski
Sep 04, 2025
Open
Easy trail. Only the switchbacks on the west side are gravel and are washboarded but the rest is paved. $5 toll fee on the tooele side. I’d you come in from the est and just go to the peak it seems like you don’t need the toll
Drew Riker
Aug 02, 2025
Open
Super easy trail. most of it is paved. does not take 4 hours at all
James Nielsen
Jun 07, 2025
Open
Tyler Sauer
Jun 01, 2025
Open
Paved on the Butterfield (Herriman) side, dirt on the Middle Canyon (Tooele). The dirt on the Tooele side is graded very nice. Dusty, but flat. Basically a 1 rating but it has been rutted in the past so 2 is a safe estimate. The trail up to the mine overlook from the peak was still gated (closed). Rio Tinto controls that.
Dallas P
May 26, 2025
Open
Gate is still closed on the Salt Lake County side. The sign says that it will open on June 1st.
James R
May 26, 2025
Open
Jordan Jewell
May 11, 2025
Open
Gate is still closed @ Salt Lake Valley entrance point
Patrick T'Kindt
Mar 25, 2025
Open
John Kelly
Dec 27, 2024
Open
Gate at both east and west sides.
Alex Zorich
Dec 11, 2024
Open

Butterfield Canyon Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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