Pawnee Buttes

Briggsdale, CO

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Pawnee Buttes

Rising a few hundred feet above the surrounding shortgrass prairie, the Pawnee Buttes are both the crowning jewel of the 193,060-acre Pawnee National Grassland and the destination of a short but rewarding hike. The trail passes some interesting plant communities and badlands formations, and offers the opportunity for hikers to enjoy a surprising variety of wildlife.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityBriggsdale
Length3 mi
Elevation Gain0 ft
Skill LevelEasy
Duration2 hours
SeasonYear-round
Trailhead Elevation5,420 ft
Top Elevation5,420 ft
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