Poop Panel | Gold Butte National Monument

Roadside Attraction Poop Panel - Gold Butte National Monument Roadside Attraction Poop Panel

Gold Butte National Monument

Overview

Wed A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 96, with temperatures falling to around 94 in the afternoon. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
96° | 82°
Thu A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
91° | 77°
Fri A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
91° | 75°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 94.
94° | 74°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.
97° | 77°
RATING: Roadside Attraction
LENGTH: 1 hour
SEASON: Fall, Winter, Spring (Hot in summer)
WATER: None.
Wed A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 96, with temperatures falling to around 94 in the afternoon. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
96° | 82°
Thu A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
91° | 77°
Fri A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
91° | 75°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 94.
94° | 74°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.
97° | 77°
Rock art under the bird poop
Rock art under the bird poop
The obvious nesting area that covers the panel.
The obvious nesting area that covers the panel.

I have seen many rock art panels over the years. Poop Panel is the only panel that is... well... covered in poop! The panel is under an overhang near First Rock as you initially reach Gold Butte. The spot is apparently a good one for nesting birds as well as rock art. An enormous nest above the panel, likely eagle, has led to the rock art being mostly covered by bird poop.

What rock art is visible is interesting. The north end of this formation is the site of a large amount of more modern graffiti. PLEASE DO NOT ADD TO THE GRAFFITI AT THE NORTH END OF THE ROCK. This is the start of the Doodlebug Arch hike as well, and a great short hike to make for a fuller outing than just seeing the panel.

Rock art to the right of the main area.
Rock art to the right of the main area.
Very old looking rock art.
Very old looking rock art.

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