Adventure #12 | Reel Butch Cassidy vs. Real Butch Cassidy | Grafton Ghost Town & Circleville Cabin

Welcome to Adventure #12!
In this video, we trace the footsteps of the real Butch Cassidy from his boyhood home in Circleville, Utah to the reel Hollywood version in Grafton Ghost Town—filming site of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Middle Section (Trail Details)
We visited Butch Cassidy’s original childhood cabin in Circleville—a small, weathered home that once held 8 family members.
Followed scenic Utah backroads to Grafton, a perfectly preserved ghost town with a starring role in Hollywood’s Old West.
Crossed the historic Virgin River bridge on the way to Grafton—the same route movie crews once used to bring in props and equipment.
Walked the dirt street where Paul Newman and Katherine Ross filmed the iconic bicycle scene.
Explored the Grafton Cemetery, with graves dating back to 1862 and heartbreaking stories of pioneer life.Notable Things to See:
Circleville: Butch Cassidy’s real boyhood cabin.
Grafton: Church, preserved homes, and movie history.
Grafton Cemetery: Historic graves and pioneer stories.
Virgin River Bridge: Historic steel truss bridge.
Fun Callouts
📍 Trail location: Southern Utah (Circleville to Grafton)
🚙 Vehicle needed: High clearance, 4x4 recommended
📸 Cool landmarks: Butch Cassidy’s cabin, Virgin River bridge, Grafton church, historic cemetery
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