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2.2 miles
Distance
1,705 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
01:11:19
Avg time
1,680 ft
Altitude change
7,133 ft
Altitude min
8,830 ft
Altitude max
7,133 ft
Altitude start
8,813 ft
Altitude end
14.765%
Grade
-20.254%
Grade max
42.956%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
133 ft
Distance down
28 ft
Distance flat
01:11:19
Avg time

Butler Fork Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Mount Olympus Wilderness
    Millcreek, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    uinta-wasatch-cache national forest

Great hike on a well worn path. This is an old hike that takes you up a hollow to connect to the Desolation 019 Trail

Access Info

The trailhead comes up quick as you come around the bend in the road, you will miss it if you are driving too fast. The parking area fits about 14 cars, and is often full.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Butler Fork Trail Reports

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May 31, 2025 @ 10:34pm
May 31, 2025
 Expect mud and water on the trail in the upper part of Butler. A couple of downed trees are easy to get over. Many short sections of snow over to...
Jul 16, 2023 @ 5:35am
Jul 16, 2023
 Some overgrowth but beautiful wildflowers. I’m pretty sure there is a little stingy nettle intermixed as well.
Jul 3, 2021 @ 10:15am
Jul 3, 2021
 Mostly dusty
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Butler Fork located?
      Butler Fork is located in Mount Olympus Wilderness, Millcreek, Utah, United States. It is part of the Mount Olympus Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.64933, -111.66184.
      ▼ How hard is Butler Fork?
      Butler Fork is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.765%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Butler Fork?
      Butler Fork has 1,705 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,133 ft to 8,830 ft.
      ▼ Is Butler Fork a point to point trail?
      Butler Fork is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Butler Fork?
      Butler Fork is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Butler Fork?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Butler Fork. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Butler Fork? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Butler Fork are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Butler Fork?
      The estimated time to ride Butler Fork is approximately 1 hour 11 minutes. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Butler Fork?
      Butler Fork has limited popularity data available. There have been 609 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 800 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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