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3,997 ft
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-51 ft
Descent
00:18:53
Avg time
209 ft
Altitude change
6,059 ft
Altitude min
6,306 ft
Altitude max
6,094 ft
Altitude start
6,303 ft
Altitude end
5.236%
Grade
-11.659%
Grade max
38.033%
Grade min
2,533 ft
Distance climb
1,061 ft
Distance down
403 ft
Distance flat
00:18:53
Avg time

Aztec Butte Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #11635 in Hiking [+]
    • #32387 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #387 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #694 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T4 Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This is the main trail that takes you to the upper butte, which has fantastic views of the surrounding area. The hike up the sandstone is pretty steep, but worth the climb. The real interesting part of this is the spur trail on the lower butte.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Aztec Butte located?
      Aztec Butte is located in Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.39344, -109.88206.
      ▼ How hard is Aztec Butte?
      Aztec Butte is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.236%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Aztec Butte?
      Aztec Butte has 260 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,059 ft to 6,306 ft.
      ▼ Is Aztec Butte a point to point trail?
      Aztec Butte is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Aztec Butte?
      Aztec Butte is 3,997 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Aztec Butte?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Aztec Butte. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Aztec Butte?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Aztec Butte are:
      • March (8 activities)
      • April (8 activities)
      • June (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Aztec Butte? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Aztec Butte are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Aztec Butte?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to hike Aztec Butte. The trail is 3,997 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Aztec Butte?
      Aztec Butte is a very popular trail. There have been 265 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 394 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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