Pawnee Buttes
On the edge of grassland in northeastern Colorado, these rock formations are some of the few remnants of a high plain that has eroded away over millions of years.

šŸ“œ Rock formations in northeastern Colorado, remnants of an eroded high plain.
šŸ” Located within Pawnee National Grasslands, rising 300 feet above the plains.

Why Go

šŸžļø Unique shortgrass prairie landscape
šŸ¦… Excellent for bird watching, including raptors
šŸš¶ Peaceful hiking on a well-maintained trail
šŸ¦Œ Abundant wildlife like pronghorn, deer, and coyotes

Why Avoid

ā˜€ļø Exposed to sun and wind, limited shade
šŸš« East Butte mostly on private land, respect boundaries
āš ļø Bluffs near trail closed March 1 - June 30 for raptor nesting

Tips

šŸ’§ Bring water and sun protection.
šŸ• Dogs must be kept on leash.
šŸ—“ļø Check for raptor nesting season closures before visiting.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Small parking area at trailhead.

šŸš» Toilets

Restrooms available at trailhead.

Last updated 28 days ago

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