Bridger Jack Butte

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The Bridger Jack Butte is a sandstone summit located in Bears Ears National Monument, in San Juan County of Utah, United States. This butte, which is set at the northern tip of namesake Bridger Jack Mesa, and above the confluence of Indian and Lavender Creeks, rises to an elevation of 5,890 feet, and towers over 700 feet above the surrounding terrain and floor of Lavender Canyon to its west. This landmark is situated four miles southeast of Sixshooter Peaks, and is visible from State Route 211 between Newspaper Rock and the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. "Bridger Jack" was a Paiute medicine man. ()

Coordinates: 38°5'24"N, 109°35'58"W

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Bridger Jack Butte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Indian Creek, Sixshooter Peaks.

5.5 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Canyon
Indian Creek, Bears Ears National Monument
140 min walk • Nestled in the rugged landscape of Bears Ears National Monument, Indian Creek is a mecca for rock climbers from around the globe. Renowned for its incredible sandstone cliffs and splitter cracks, Indian Creek offers a pure and challenging climbing experience that is...
5 miNW
Climbing
Sixshooter Peaks, Bears Ears National Monument
127 min walk • The Sixshooter Peaks are two iconic sandstone summits located in Bears Ears National Monument, in San Juan County of Utah, United States. The larger and higher North Sixshooter Peak rises to an elevation of 6,379 feet, whereas South Sixshooter Peak rises to 6,154 feet, with approximately 1.5 mile separation between the two.

Bridger Jack Butte

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Bridger Jack Butte plan & book

Bridger Jack Butte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Indian Creek, Bears Ears National Monument

Sixshooter Peaks, Bears Ears National Monument