Monkey Business

Monkey Business is a fun canyon, with a high pay to play ratio. While it doesn't quite have the action of Shenanigans or Foolin' Around, it is still quite beautiful, and makes a great half day adventure.

Access Road: All of the canyons in the West Fork of Butler drainage are accessed from Cedar Point road, which heads east from Highway 95 at mile marker 25.5. Follow the main track of Cedar Point road for 3.9 miles to an intersection with a clump of trees, known as the "4 way." Continue northeast on the main track 1.5 miles to another small intersection, where an old faded seismic survey road cross Cedar Point Road. There is parking for a handful of cars here.

Optional Car Shuttle: You can spot a car at the 4 way if you exit via the Kelsey Exit. Or, follow the track heading south from the "4 way" an additional few hundred yards, and spot your car there. This eliminates 20-30 minutes of hiking at the end of the day.

From the Trailhead: Follow the seismic survey road east. About 10 minutes in, you will cross the first drainage (Monkey Business.) Head down canyon to the head of the technical narrows.

3A/B II

Skills Required: Natural Anchoring, Downclimbing, Squeezing

Rappels: 3 rappels, up to 85'

Water
Monkey Business will occasionally hold some water, especially one semi-keeper pothole about half way through. Expect to get wet to your waist, or deeper. Wetsuits are not necessary, except in very cold seasons.

Natural Anchors
North Wash is considered a "natural anchor" area. There are currently no bolts in North Wash. Please be competent with natural anchor evaluation and building skills, and plan accordingly.

Gear Recommendations
Technical Canyoneering Kit - including helmet, harness, rappel device, ascending gear
Webbing - 40'
Rapides - 4
Pads - Knee, elbow
Bunny strap

Flash Flood Danger: Low

After the final rappel and spring filled grotto, begin hiking downstream a short distance, and you will come to the confluence with Shenanigans on canyon left. Roughly 1/2 of a mile below that, a large canyon enters on canyon left - this is the Foolin' Around drainage. Another 1/4 mile below that, a fault line canyon crosses the main drainage, and gives passage back to the rim due west.

The Kelsey Exit: This fault line canyon is known as the Kelsey Exit, and looks rather unlikely at first view. But it all goes, with 4th class climbing and a traverse out to the right back on to slickrock to gain the final rim. Be careful, wear a helmet, and route find carefully. Once at the rim, hike cross country back to your car spot.

Optional Exit: There is an option to spot a car at 3 Forks on Hwy 95, and exit directly down Butler to the road. If you like long walks in the sand, this is for you.

BLM Land: Monkey Business is located on BLM land, and currently there are no regulations or access issues.

Most slot canyons are found on public lands managed by the US Government, although a few can be found on private lands. The US Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park Service manage these lands. Each area tends to have unique management issues. As a result, there is not a uniform set of rules governing our use of these lands. For current issues related to canyoneering access, please visit www.americancanyoneers.org.