Butt Naked
One of two routes catalogued in Willow Canyon at High Desert.
- 5.3
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Is Butt Naked open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Death Valley National Park. It doesn't name Butt Naked, so check the source for the area it covers.
Some Roads Closed due to Flood Damage
Park closure covering Death Valley National Park · NPS · Death Valley National Park
As of · Source: NPS · Death Valley National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Butt Naked
Best months: November–March. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
67° / 42°
2 wet
Feb
74° / 49°
3 wet
Mar
83° / 57°
2 wet
Apr
91° / 65°
1 wet
May
101° / 75°
1 wet
Jun
111° / 84°
1 wet
Jul
117° / 91°
1 wet
Aug
116° / 89°
1 wet
Sep
108° / 79°
1 wet
Oct
93° / 64°
1 wet
Nov
77° / 51°
1 wet
Dec
66° / 41°
2 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Death Valley Np, CA, 29.4 mi away at -194 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of only two routes catalogued in the Willow Canyon sector of High Desert, this climb sits at the lower end of the grade range found across the crag.
