Huerfano Butte, Volcanic summit in Huerfano County, Colorado, USA.
Huerfano Butte rises 300 feet above the surrounding arid scrubland, featuring large basalt boulders at higher elevations and fine-grained materials at its base.
During the 1800s, General John Fremont conducted land surveys near the butte and suggested constructing a railroad track to provide passengers with mountain views.
The name Huerfano originates from Spanish explorers who called it 'orphan' due to its solitary position in the landscape north of Walsenburg.
Access to Huerfano Butte requires obtaining permission from landowners, and visitors should prepare for loose rocks and cactus patches during the ascent.
The formation represents an isolated igneous intrusion that never erupted, resulting from geological forces and erosion that exposed its current structure.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 37.75390,-104.82693
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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