Nipple Butte Trail

Trail Overview

This is a beautiful desert canyon trail that takes you from Big Water, Utah, up north and circles back east toward Lake Powell. It follows Nipple Creek and meanders through Tibbet Canyon. There is lots of desert scenery and a few places to camp along the way. Keep an eye out for Mushroom Rock and Nipple Butte.

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Difficulty

The vast majority of this trail is flat and very sandy. There are some moderate hill climbs, rocks, and trees to navigate as you wander through the canyons. Having the ability to air down is recommended to help with traction in the sand. Pay attention to rainfall; it is a canyon and could be susceptible to flash floods.

History

This trail wanders through Nipple Canyon and Tibbet Canyon. The locals tell a story about a man who got in trouble with the law many years ago and hid out in Tibbet Canyon for over 20 years. They claim he is still hiding and that the canyon is named after Mr. Tibbet.

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