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Butt Naked

One of two routes catalogued in Willow Canyon at High Desert.

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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.

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.

  1. Jan

    67° / 42°

    2 wet

  2. Feb

    74° / 49°

    3 wet

  3. Mar

    83° / 57°

    2 wet

  4. Apr

    91° / 65°

    1 wet

  5. May

    101° / 75°

    1 wet

  6. Jun

    111° / 84°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    117° / 91°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    116° / 89°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    108° / 79°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    93° / 64°

    1 wet

  11. Nov

    77° / 51°

    1 wet

  12. 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.