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Butler Wash Archaeological Site

Butler Wash Archaeological Site is a cliff dwelling that was built and occupied by the Ancestral Puebloans in about 1200 AD. Parts of the site have been stabilized and reconstructed, but most of it remains as it was found in the 1800s. There are habitation, storage and ceremonial structures, including four kivas

Community
Bears Ears
Blanding
Length
2.50 miles
Trail Type
Out and Back
Information
435-587-1500 (BLM Monticello)
Average Grade
4 %
Elevation Gain
110 ft
Notes
  • Plan ahead and prepare for your adventures
  • Stay on designated trails
  • Leave artifacts where you spot them
  • Do not enter any archaeological structures
  • Do not eat near archaeological sites
  • Leave historic sites and rock art untouched
  • Pack out what you pack in
  • Properly dispose of human and pet waste
  • Respect and be aware of wildlife
  • Keep dogs on leashes at all times and away from archaeological structures
Hiking Difficulty
Easy

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