Khota Circus | Gold Butte National Monument

Hiking Khota Circus - Gold Butte National Monument Hiking Khota Circus

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Tue Sunny. High near 95, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
95° | 75°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
94° | 73°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 95.
95° | 73°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 94.
94° | 75°
Sat A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
89° | 75°
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RATING: Moderate Hike
SEASON: Fall, Winter, Spring
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None
Tue Sunny. High near 95, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
95° | 75°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
94° | 73°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 95.
95° | 73°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 94.
94° | 75°
Sat A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
89° | 75°
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rock artdog friendlyintermediateaccess: high clearance
Khota Circus Panel
Khota Circus Panel

Khota Circus is one of the more dramatic panels in Gold Butte National Monument. The panel used to require about a 3-mile round trip hike from a sandy trailhead at the end of an ATV trail. The closure of the ATV trail has lengthened the hiking distance and made visiting quite a bit more effort. A stunning rock art panel and equally stunning scenery make this well worth the effort. This is my favorite hike in Gold Butte if the hikes I have done so far. The panel is perched in a lofty position that is difficult to safely get very close to. Binoculars and a good zoom lens recommended.

Note: The hike is mostly sandy and/or rocky terrain. The distance feels longer than it might seem. Be sure, especially in warmer times of the year, to have plenty of water and leave plenty of time and energy for your return from the panel.
Dawn over the Khota Circus area.
Dawn over the Khota Circus area.

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