Gregory Butte

Gregory Butte stands 4,662 feet above sea level, rising with vertical walls and a flat summit over the surrounding landscape of San Juan County.

The geological formation dates back 160 million years to the Jurassic period when the area was part of the largest sand sea in Earth's history.

The surrounding region contains numerous sacred sites of Indigenous peoples who maintain connections to this land through generations of traditions.

Visitors need technical climbing skills and proper equipment to reach the summit, as the easiest route requires class 5 climbing techniques.

Before the formation of Lake Powell in the 1970s, this geological structure stood within a natural meander of the Colorado River.

Location: San Juan County

Elevation above the sea: 4,662 ft

GPS coordinates: 37.05443,-111.22986

Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:34