Outstanding views from the top of Steptoe Butte! The road is only somewhat improved- narrow, twisty and no guard rails! Drive carefully and let passengers take photos. We went about an hour before sunset in late April and there were only 2-3 cars up there and stunning views with the sunset managing the color play on the fields. So worth seeing!, Steptoe Butte State Park is a 150-acre, 3,612-foot-tall natural monument. Thimble-shaped, the quartzite butte looms in bald grandeur over the prevailing flat lands., Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site is a National Natural Landmark, with stark, dramatic panoramic views of the surrounding farmlands, mountains and states., Steptoe Butte State Park is a butte has a unique geology that contains some of the oldest rock in the Pacific Northwest. A hike to the top of the butte will give you the most beautiful views over its surrounding landscape., Located in Whitman County, Steptoe Butte State Park is renowned for its picturesque rolling hills and stunning vistas. As you explore the park’s trails, you’ll be surrounded by the vibrant agricultural fields of the Palouse region, known for its fertile soil and rich history., Fans of geology, history and, of course, nature can enjoy this 168-acre day-use park. The top of the butte has magnificent views from above the Palouse Hills, and you can learn more about the area’s unique geology from interpretive panels at the summit..