Seven Keyholes Canyon |

Gold Butte National Monument

Hiking Seven Keyholes Canyon - Gold Butte National Monument Hiking Seven Keyholes Canyon

Gold Butte National Monument

Overview

RATING: Easy Hike

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

73 | 50

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 2 to 7 mph.

77 | 51

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

80 | 54

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 80.

80 | 55

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

76 | 56

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SEASON: Fall, Winter, Spring (Hot in summer)
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

73 | 50

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 2 to 7 mph.

77 | 51

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

80 | 54

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 80.

80 | 55

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

76 | 56

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One of the side keyholes in Seven Keyholes

One of the side keyholes in Seven Keyholes

One of the more stunning places to visit in Gold Butte, in my mind, is Seven Keyholes. The sandstone butte has fractured here and has been weathered by rains and wind over millennia to create a dramatic canyon with a number of cross joints. The name comes from how the canyon has a keyhole like appearance as you ascend it. The canyon is dark and almost cathedral like.

The route visits two canyons, both are short loops. This is a special place that has captivated people's interest for a long time given the amount of rock art adorning the walls. It is easy to imagine people, and especially children, playing in the canyons and on the boulders. Be very respectful when visited to not touch, deface, or otherwise damage the rock art. Pay attention to where you walk, as in some instances it would be easy to walk over rock art.

The top of the second canyon. great views toward Little Finland.

The top of the second canyon. great views toward Little Finland.

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