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Aztec Butte Trail
Hiking is allowed
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Located within Canyonlands National Park, Aztec Butte Trail leads one mile northeastward from the Upheaval Dome Road. The trail to Aztec Butte begins at an elevation of 6,100 feet in Willow Flat. It ascends slowly at first then more steeply as it climbs Aztec Butte a slickrock dome at the head of Trail Canyon. Along this route hikers will find some ancient granaries built by Ancestral Pueblo Peoples and excellent views northward into Trail Canyon.
Located within Canyonlands National Park this easy trail gains 225 feet in elevation. This 2 mile trail receives heavy use and takes about 1.5 hours to complete.

Facilities: Willow Flat Campground is located near Aztec Butte Trail.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Aztec Butte Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Aztec Butte Trail is open year-round. Extreme heat makes hiking this route during the summer months dangerous. Late fall is the best time to hike the trail.

Fees: A fee is charged to enter Canyonlands National Park.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Unknown

Directions: Aztec Butte Trail is located within Canyonlands National Park. From Island in the Sky Visitor Center, drive southward on Highway 313 for approximately 6.25 miles to the junction of Main Island Road and Upheaval Dome Road. Bear right at this junction and drive 0.7 miles, past the access road to Willow Flat Campground, to the parking area for Aztec Butte Trail.

There are two paved entrances into Canyonlands National Park: Highway 313 leads to the Island in the Sky District and is 10 miles north of Moab; Highway 211 leads to the Needles District and is 40 miles south of Moab. Roads to the Maze District are a mixture of graded dirt and 4WD. These roads may become impassable when wet.
To reach Canyonlands National Park from Blanding, travel north on I-191 to the Highway 211 exit. Take Highway 211 to the Needles District entrance.

Address
Canyonlands National Park
2282 SW Resource Blvd
Moab, Utah 84532
Phone
General: (435) 719-2313
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