Butler Wash Interpretive Trail

About 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 dry. Plan ahead and be prepared. Bring appropriate clothing and water when visiting this site.

How to Get There

The Butler Wash Interpretive Trail is located about 14 miles west of Blanding, UT and is well signed on State Route 95. The parking area is on the north side of the highway. The parking area is paved and pit toilet facilities are available.

Plan Your Visit to Butler Wash Interpretive Trail

Heading to Butler Wash Interpretive Trail? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)