Soon boulders and water prevent further venturing without getting wet, but the view up the canyon is stunning, and I take a few minutes to admire its simple beauty.
Read MoreJuanita Benchmark. Riverside - NV, quad (Gold Butte National Monument)
The summit views are spectacular, and a blue hint from lake Mead shines in the sun to the south. The peaks within my range of vision are all the same, grassy brown with rocky summits.
Read MoreLittle Virgin Peak. Whitney Pocket - NV, quad (Gold Butte National monument)
The Backcountry Byway of Gold Butte National Monument is a massive 90-mile loop through the park. It circles through Whitney Pocket, the old township of Gold Butte, and follows the Lime Canyon Wilderness area, border back toward the main Gold Butte road.
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