Butterfly

01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Cave 1× viewpoint Lively Uncrowded Family friendly

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02 · 3 points along the route

What will you encounter?

2× cave 1× viewpoint

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Lava tube #2 cave · 58 m off route 0,9 km 100%

Petrified Sand Dunes viewpoint · 234 m off route 0,9 km 100%

Lava tube #1 cave · 259 m off route 0,9 km 100%

· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

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03 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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Finish

04 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

Butterfly

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Petrified Dunes

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Lava Flow

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05 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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07 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

How long is the Butterfly hiking route?

Butterfly is 920 m long.

How long does it take to walk Butterfly?

At an average walking pace, Butterfly takes approximately 14 min to complete.

Is Butterfly a loop trail?

No, Butterfly is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.

What are the start coordinates of Butterfly?

Butterfly starts near coordinates 37.2157, -113.6438.

What fitness level is needed for Butterfly?

Butterfly is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.

Who maintains the Butterfly trail?

Butterfly is maintained and managed by Snow Canyon State Park.