Chute Buttress | Southern Swell

Hiking Chute Buttress - Southern Swell Hiking Chute Buttress

Southern Swell

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RATING: Class 4 hiking

Tue

A slight chance of snow between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

47 | 35

Wed

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.

41 | 32

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

35 | 21

Fri

A chance of snow before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

37 | 23

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 39.

39 | 21

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SEASON: Any, no snow. Hot in the summer.
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None.

Tue

A slight chance of snow between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

47 | 35

Wed

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.

41 | 32

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

35 | 21

Fri

A chance of snow before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

37 | 23

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 39.

39 | 21

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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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