Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway
Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway
BLM: Cedar City Field Office
176 East DL Sargent Drive
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Phone: 435-586-2401.
The Smithsonian Butte Back Country Byway follows a short nine mile graded dirt road from its intersection with Utah Highway 59, over Smithsonian Butte, then down to its intersection with Highway 9 at Rockville. This route is best driven from the south to the north because of the spectacular views of Zion Canyon and the surrounding cliffs.
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| Directions: | Turn north onto the byway from Utah Highway 59, about 14.5 miles from the southeast side of Hurricane, at what is known locally as the Big Plain Junction, between mileposts 8 and 9. There is a small sign on the highway indicating the byway.
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Camping
There is no designated camping along the byway, but camping is available in Springdale and within Zion National Park.
Hiking
There are no established hiking trails along the byway.
