The 3,612-foot (1,101 m) butte is preserved as Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site, a publicly owned 150-acre (61 ha) recreation area located 12 miles (19 km) north of Colfax.

Jun 3, 2025 · Steptoe Butte is a thimble-shaped, 3,612-foot tall quartzite butte in southeast Washington. It stands out against soft hills of green and mauve, an occasional barn dotting the …

There is a small picnic area at the base of the butte with picnic tables set among apple trees, with a vault toilet. No running water, but the vault toilets were clean and had hand sanitizer.

Steptoe Butte State Park is a 150-acre, 3,612-foot-tall natural monument. Thimble-shaped, the quartzite butte looms in bald grandeur over the prevailing flat lands.

Nov 3, 2024 · Steptoe Butte offers a unique experience for those seeking breathtaking panoramic views and a connection to nature. Its towering presence provides a vantage point unlike any …

Steptoe Butte is a formation of granite pushed up from the bedrock vertically and has become a viewpoint where one can see the extreme beauty the rolling hills of the Palouse for over a …

Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site is a National Natural Landmark, with stark, dramatic panoramic views of the surrounding farmlands, mountains and states.

Hundreds of millions of years ago, the rocks at Steptoe Butte were a sandy beach on the west coast of North America. These rocks are part of the Belt Supergroup, some of the oldest rocks …

Located in Whitman County, Steptoe Butte State Park is renowned for its picturesque rolling hills and stunning vistas. As you explore the park’s trails, you’ll be surrounded by the vibrant …

Fans of geology, history and, of course, nature can enjoy this 168-acre day-use park. The top of the butte has magnificent views from above the Palouse Hills, and you can learn more about …