Chute Buttress | Southern Swell

Hiking Chute Buttress - Southern Swell Hiking Chute Buttress

Southern Swell

Overview

Fri Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 10 mph.
64° | 42°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 43°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 48°
Mon A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
72° | 51°
Tue A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 48°
RATING: Class 4 hiking
SEASON: Any, no snow. Hot in the summer.
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None.
Fri Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 10 mph.
64° | 42°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 43°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 48°
Mon A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
72° | 51°
Tue A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 48°
Looking toward the Henry mountains. Ding Dang dome and Factory Butte visible  - Chute Buttress
Looking toward the Henry mountains. Ding Dang dome and Factory Butte visible - Chute Buttress

The northern Swell offers many great viewpoints, such as Pinnacle #1, San Rafael Knob, or Train Robbers Mesa. In the southern Swell, Chute Buttress has to top the list as offering the best views in the area. This is an absolute classic hike for those wanting big views.

The hike winds its way up to the highest point in the southern Swell. Expect a moderate hike with quite a bit of scrambling. Though easy route finding, and relatively easy scrambling, this is probably not a good choice for the absolute beginner. Several sections are exposed, The rewards are 360 degree views of the southern Swell, Henry Mountains, Factory Butte, Temple Mountain, and the interior of the Swell.

Looking toward the La Sal mountains way off in the distance  - Chute Buttress
Looking toward the La Sal mountains way off in the distance - Chute Buttress

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