Climbable Buttes

[mrfritz44]

My son and I spent some time in Utah and Arizona hiking around buttes which are especially beautiful around sunset with a full moon rising in the background. We'd like to actually climb one of these seemingly unclimbable features and spend the evening on top watching the sun set and the moon rise. The problem is that the only buttes we've seen are pretty much off limits unless you use ropes.

Anyone have a recommendation for a butte that doesn't take spiderman skills to ascend? For reference, Kolob Canyon and Monument Valley are the gold standards from our limited experience, but admittedly are probably not options.

 

[AWG_Pics]

Will this do? Looking west from the top of Doe mtn. near Sedona AZ. It is a good quick hike to the top of Doe mtn, and fantastic views. And though it is called a mountain, it is really a flat topped mesa (aka Butte).

 

[mrfritz44]

If it's not, it'll do until the best butte arrives.....



Thank you.....I assume you've done this climb, and perhaps during a rising full moon?

 

[Wallowa]

My son and I spent some time in Utah and Arizona hiking around buttes which are especially beautiful around sunset with a full moon rising in the background. We'd like to actually climb one of these seemingly unclimbable features and spend the evening on top watching the sun set and the moon rise. The problem is that the only buttes we've seen are pretty much off limits unless you use ropes.

Anyone have a recommendation for a butte that doesn't take spiderman skills to ascend? For reference, Kolob Canyon and Monument Valley are the gold standards from our limited experience, but admittedly are probably not options.

Hmmm...I thought you could not climb in Monument Valley? Tribal restriction.

https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105964237/monument-valley

 

[AWG_Pics]

If it's not, it'll do until the best butte arrives.....



Thank you.....I assume you've done this climb, and perhaps during a rising full moon?

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Yup. That's it! Not during the rising moon though. I hope you and your son have a great time and a memorable moment on top!