Utah

Although the ruin has not been restored, the area is partially developed. The Butler Wash Ruins access is well signed with the parking area right on the highway. There is a well-maintained trail to a fenced observation point, complete with interpretive signs, that overlooks the ruins. The Butler Wash Ruins was once a small community and it's a great place to see Anasazi ruins in a natural setting. Access to the observation area is easy but accessing the ruin is much more difficult and not encouraged by officials.

We were here in January amidst the snow so this was quite the adventure. Due to the snowy roads there was not much parking. The walk to view the falls had been cleared (somewhat) but it was worth the...