Steptoe Butte State Park, State park observation point in Whitman County, United States.
The 150-acre Steptoe Butte rises 3,612 feet above the Palouse region, offering panoramic views extending 200 miles across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.
Colonel Edward Steptoe received recognition through the naming of this geological formation after his efforts to maintain regional peace in the 19th century.
Native American tribes referred to this formation as the power mountain, believing visits to its summit provided spiritual gifts from the mountain guardian.
The park requires a Discover Pass for vehicle access, costs 30 dollars annually or 10 dollars for a single day, and operates from 8 AM until dusk.
The quartzite rock forming Steptoe Butte dates back 400 million years, contrasting with the surrounding Columbia River Basalts aged 15 to 7 million years.
Location: Whitman County
Website: http://parks.state.wa.us/592/Steptoe-Butte
Website: http://parks.state.wa.us/592/Steptoe-Butte
GPS coordinates: 47.03240,-117.29900
Latest update: April 23, 2025 15:47
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