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Butler Fork Trail

Average Time:	2.5 Hours One Way
Beginning Elevation:	7,080 Feet (2207.0 Meters)
Difficulty:	More Difficult
Elevation Gain:	1,720 Feet (536.2 Meters)
Ending Elevation:	8,800 Feet (2743.1 Meters)
Length:	3 Miles (5.0 Kilometers)
Recommended Season:	Late Spring to Fall
Usage:	Moderate
USGS Map:	Mount Aire

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General Description

The Butler Fork Trail begins on the north side of Big Cottonwood Canyon Road and follows a path along a creek for about 1/2 mile. There is a junction in the trail; Butler Fork Trail continues on the right fork to junction with the Desolation Trail, and Mill A Basin Trail follows on the left fork. A "loop" hike is accessible by taking the Butler Fork Trail to the Desolation Trail; head west to the Mill A Basin Trail junction, and back to the starting point. Total distance is about 7.0 miles.

Directions from Salt Lake City: Follow Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (7000 South Wasatch Blvd.) about 8.2 miles up the canyon.About 0.6 mile west of Jordan Pines Campground area.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Year-round .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Cross-country Skiing		Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Butler Fork Trail	Yes

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Visitor Information:

Wasatch-Cache National Forest, 8238 Federal Building, 125 South State Street , Salt Lake City, UT, 84138, Phone: 801-524-5030

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