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.

Dec 23, 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 …

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.

Steptoe Butte State Park, located in the rolling hills of eastern Washington, offers visitors sweeping panoramic views of the Palouse region’s patchwork farmland and unique geological features.

Steptoe Butte is a quartzite island jutting out of the silty loess of the Palouse hills in Whitman County, Washington, in the northwest United States. The 3612feet butte is preserved as Steptoe Butte State …

High above the Palouse Hills on the southeastern edge of Washington, Steptoe Butte offers unparalleled views of a truly unique landscape. The warm quartzite bluff stands out against soft hills of green and …

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 the area’s …

The hike to the top of the Butte starts at its base in the picnic and rest area of Steptoe Butte State Park & Heritage Site and follows the paved road up to the top of the Butte where a viewing area, …

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.

And Steptoe sits smack in the middle of the area, providing a great overview in every direction. We've been to the top 3x now and not encountered traffic of any kind really. It does get windy up there, and …