Trails

Robber’s Roost Trail

Explore the imfamous Butch Cassidy gideout. This journey features a 28-mile drive each way on B-class desert roads, followed by a quick quarter-mile walk to the historic cabin ruins.
Distance
56 miles
Elevation Gain
830ft
Difficulty
Easy
Est. Time
4-7 hrs

The Experience

This remote journey takes travelers 28 miles deep into the desert hideout once used by the Wild Bunch to evade the law, offering a rugged landscape of hidden canyons and the historic stone remains of Butch Cassidy’s cabin. While the primary route to the cabin and back is a 56-mile round trip, the actual trail distance can be whatever visitors want it to be as they explore the various overlooks and off-shoots in the area. Travelers can expect wide-open desert vistas, maintained B-class gravel roads suitable for high-clearance vehicles, and a true sense of "Outlaw Country" isolation.

Trail Coordinates / Points Of Interest

Hans Flat Rd Turnoff
N 38°35'13" W 110°35'33"
38.58715
-110.59263
Butch Cassidy Cabin
N 38d21’40” W 110d21’57”
38.36111
-110.36583
Camping Area at Cassidy Cabin
N 38d21’36” W 110d22’20”
38.36000
-110.37222
Oil Well Rd Overlook
N 38d22’01” W 110d26’13”
38.36694
-110.43694
Ekker Ranch
N 38d17’44” W 110d21’20”
38.29556
-110.35556
Angel Point Backcountry Airstrip
N 38d19’31” W 110d26’09”
38.32528
-110.43583
Angel Point Trailhead & Overlook
N 38d18’23” W 110d30’42”
38.30639
-110.51167
Bull Pasture Overlook
N 38d15’46” W 110d25’56”
38.26278
-110.43222
Granary Springs/Motel 6
N 38d20’29” W 110d17’35”
38.34139
-110.29306

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Weather by Season

Spring & Fall offer the most comfortable temperatures for hiking and exploring.
Spring
65°F
Summer
88°F
Fall
70°F
Winter
30°F

Trail Safety & Ethics

Help us preserve Capitol Reef Country for future generations and ensure your own safety in the desert.
Leave No Trace Pack out everything you pack in. Stay on designated trails to protect fragile desert crusts and native vegetation. Leave what you find for others to enjoy.
Flash Floods Check the forecast. Canyons and washes can flood instantly from rain occurring miles away. Avoid narrow areas if rain is predicted in the region.
Pets Know the rules. Leash laws and pet access vary by trail and land management area. Always carry extra water for your four-legged hikers.
Emergency Be prepared. Cell service is unreliable in the backcountry. Carry a physical map, a first aid kit, and always notify someone of your planned route and return time.