United StatesUtah Butterfield Peaks
Butterfield Peaks Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

32.4
PDI
7.9 mi
DISTANCE
3,638 ft
GAINED
8.7 %
AVG. GRADE
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Page Contributor(s): Mike Weber, Jordan, UT; Jared Twitchell; Sage Travis,

INTRO

The Butterfield Peaks, reaching an elevation of approximately 9,370 feet, are located in Utah's Oquirrh Mountains just west of the Kennecott Copper Mine. These peaks are characterized by a unique desert-like topography, distinguishing them from other areas within the range. On this climb you'll get views of the Salt Lake City, and the Wasatch and Oquirrh Ranges. 

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The surface varies from incredibly steep rocky sections to soft sandy dirt.

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During winter and spring, Butterfield Canyon is closed to vehicle traffic.

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Butterfield Peaks

4th hardest gravel climb in Utah.

There is a large parking lot at the start point of the climb, along with a basic pit toilet. This looks to be a popular starting point for hikes.

The road was closed to vehicle traffic on the day PJAMM rode in early July. The road itself is a mixture of fine, dusty dirt mixed with periodic sections of large rocks.

There are some incredibly steep and rocky sections of road towards the summit - I would recommend a low climbing gear and wide tires on this climb.

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The summit is marked by a cell tower of sorts, but no signs at all.

There are views of Salt Lake City from the summit, though the skies were incredibly smoggy/hazy on the day PJAMM rode. There is no shade on this climb and summer temps can be very hot here. PJAMM climbed in 100 degree temps.

Notes from other PJAMMers:

Mike Weber - I did this climb on a gravel bike. It’s smoother on the bottom 1/3 but does have some steep and loose rock sections. Bottom is 2/5 smoother and the top has some 4/5 rougher sections mostly from the steep grade and loose baseball sized gravel. But it’s totally doable on a gravel bike. The trail at the top over to Butterfield road isn’t much fun on a gravel bike but doable with a few hike a bike sections. Then you can take the Butterfield road down.

Jared Twitchell, UT - This climb is rideable on a gravel bike and I know a few that have done it. Grades get up to 20% and it’s pretty rocky and loose in a lot of places so expect to hike a bike a bit. Hard to rate the road surface since it’s relative, but I’d call it a tame mtb trail and a crappy forest road.

Sage Travis - yes, but clipless is recommended.  Don't descend it.