Pawnee Buttes Trail
This 2-mile trail leads hikers to the first Pawnee Butte. The second Butte is on private land. As the rock is crumbling sandstone, climbing on the Buttes is not recommended.
Specific Trail Information
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General Information
Do not try to climb the bluffs along the trail, as that will cause resource damage. The trail is off limits to mountain bikes.
The Overlook, the Lips Bluff trail and 200 yards from the bottom of Lips Bluff are closed to public access March 1 - June 30 to protect the nesting hawks, eagles and falcons. Please remain on the designated Pawnee Buttes Trail during the closure period to minimize disturbance to the nesting birds.
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Pawnee Buttes Trailhead
Parking
Ample parking at the trailhead.
Directions
From Ault, head east on Colorado Highway 14 for about 27 miles, then turn left on Weld County Road 105. Travel about 4 miles north and continue onto County Road 390. Travel 2 miles, then turn right onto County Road 103. Travel 2 miles north, then take a right onto County Road 104. Travel 4 miles east and turn left onto County Road 111. Turn right onto County Road 110, followed by a left onto County Road 113. Travel 0.5 miles to the trailhead parking area.
