This cool verdant canyon has long been a favorite with tourists. It is particularly popular with seniors and families with young children because of the level grade of the trail and the interpretative stations. Its location in Greer makes it a convenient spot for the many visitors to this picturesque community. The trail travels up Butler Canyon for about one half mile, then crosses a small stream before looping back. Butler Canyon was named for Jacob Butler, who settled here in the late 1880's with his nineteen children.
Aquatic plants grow along the stream, which is shaded by alders and willows.
Aspen, pine, spruce and fir line the canyon and provide nests for the many birds who make their home here. If you start your hike early enough, you may see wild turkeys, deer and coyotes as they come downcanyon for a drink. The trail is mostly level, though two hills exist. Butler Canyon is just east of Greer. The trailhead is located off the East Fork Road.