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Monarch Cave and Wolfman Panel
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Monarch Cave and Wolfman Panel

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  • Monarch Cave and Wolfman Panel
Monarch Cave and Wolfman Panel
Monarch Cave and Wolfman Panel
Monarch Cave and Wolfman Panel
Monarch Cave and Wolfman Panel
location

Location

Bears Ears National Monument - Butler Wash

season

Season

Year round trips available.

age

Recommended Age

3 Years Old (Call us if you have a younger explorer)

duration

Duration

~4 Hours. 8 AM and 1 PM Trips Daily

price

Price

1-3 Guests: $389 total.
4+ Guests: $119/person

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Overview

A trip to Bears Ears is not complete without exploring some of the best cliff dwellings and rock art panels found along Butler Wash. Butler Wash is the east side of Comb Ridge, the backbone of Bears Ears. If you’re new to the area you’ll find many of these side canyons look identical to one another. Chances are if you venture into any of these canyons you’re going to stumble on some amazing sites, but it can be hard to navigate even with a good map. If you want to cut to the chase and see as much as possible in one day let us be your guide to these special places. Monarch Cave and Wolfman are two of our favorite sites in Butler Wash.

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Includes

  • 4×4 Transportation to trailheads
  • Professional Guide
  • Snacks and Water
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Remote wilderness
  • Monarch Cave
  • Wolfman Panel
  • Desert Flora and Fauna
  • Cliff Dwellings and Rock Art
Difficulty

Easy – Moderate for most hikes along Butler Wash up to 3 – 4 miles round trip with little to no elevation gain.  

What to Bring
  • Hiking day pack to carry water and snacks
  • 2 Reusable water bottles or hydration pack (i.e. Camelbak)
  • Comfortable Hiking Shoes
  • Lightweight windbreaker or jacket (spring and fall trips)
  • Hiking poles with rubber tips
  • Camera
Itinerary

Meet at Wild Expeditions in Bluff, Utah. You’ll check in at the office, fill water bottles and meet your guide. Depending on the size of your group we’ll load up in a Jeep or a 4×4 van and head for Butler Wash. Butler Wash road is only a 5 minute drive out of Bluff and we’ll turn off on a dirt back road. Welcome to Bears Ears National Monument – you’re not going to see any signs or trailheads. If you come visit out here on your own make sure you stay on designated roads because in recent years new roads are popping up all over this area making it harder for people to find their way. We’ll start off with a short hike to Wolfman Panel which is a mile round trip with little elevation loss. There are several exposed spots along the trail where if heights make you nervous you may want a hand, but your guide will give you a hand. This petroglyph panel is different from any other panel in the region and is a great reward for a short hike.

Back at the vehicle we’ll drive further into Bears Ears NM and stop at the Monarch Cave Trailhead. If it’s your first time here you’ll be grateful for a guide since there are many trailheads that all look the same near Monarch Cave. Monarch Cave is a 3 mile round trip and is one of the most preserved sites along Butler Wash. The hike follows the bottom of a canyon so shade is a nice relief from the summer sun. Monarch Cave and Wolfman are just two of many different sites along Butler Wash and these two sites make a nice half-day trip.

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