Two prominent buttes in northeastern Colorado. The west butte is located within the Pawnee National Grassland, while the east butte is on private land in Weld County
Sterling, 55 miles
Greeley, 60 miles
From Denver (114 miles): Take 15th St and Tremont Pl to W Colfax Ave. Follow I-25 N and I-76 E to Co Rd 49 in Hudson. Take exit 34 from I-76 E. Continue on Co Rd 49 to CO-392 E.Continue on CO-392 E to Co Rd 105. Continue on Co Rd 105 to destination.
Overview
The Pawnee Buttes are two prominent buttes rising about 250 feet from the shortgrass prairie in northeastern Colorado, in the Pawnee National Grassland, a fossil-rich area and one of the best birding sites in Colorado (raptors, longspurs, and other prairie birds). A well-marked trail of about 4 miles round trip leads to the base of the west butte. The east butte is on private land. The buttes are best in spring, and dirt roads may be impassable when wet.
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Pawnee Buttes Trail
4.7 miles roundtrip, 364 feet
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