Power of Tower
Rising around 1000 feet above the surrounding plain to an elevation of 5287 feet (1611 m) Tower Butte is an impressive sight from the southern portion of Lake Powell/ Glen Canyon. Sunrise illuminates the butte and the foreground layers that were once great sand dunes 200 million years ago. Several layers are apparent on the butte (San Rafael group), most notably the Entrada sandstone that makes up much of the lower half, the same formation that forms the arches in Arches NP.
The top of Tower Butte is accessible via helicopter as part of a regular tour for a surprisingly modest price- $250/person, including an overflight of Horseshoe Bend. They even set up a table for food with a white tablecloth… Thankfully they weren’t flying when we hiked in with backpacks and spent the night here.
Thanks to Peter Böhringer for his guidance on this visit to Lake Powell.
Power of Tower
Rising around 1000 feet above the surrounding plain to an elevation of 5287 feet (1611 m) Tower Butte is an impressive sight from the southern portion of Lake Powell/ Glen Canyon. Sunrise illuminates the butte and the foreground layers that were once great sand dunes 200 million years ago. Several layers are apparent on the butte (San Rafael group), most notably the Entrada sandstone that makes up much of the lower half, the same formation that forms the arches in Arches NP.
The top of Tower Butte is accessible via helicopter as part of a regular tour for a surprisingly modest price- $250/person, including an overflight of Horseshoe Bend. They even set up a table for food with a white tablecloth… Thankfully they weren’t flying when we hiked in with backpacks and spent the night here.
Thanks to Peter Böhringer for his guidance on this visit to Lake Powell.