Hanaupah Canyon

Difficulty: moderately strenuous

Type of hike:
walk 4x4 road and gravel wash

Distance:
3 miles to spring in south fork

Elevation gain:
2200 feet to spring

Water: yes

Start:
park at top of alluvial fan, 5 miles up Hanaupah Canyon Rd.

Vehicle needed: high-clearance to mouth of canyon; 4x4 needed beyond

Maps:
Telescope Peak and Hanaupah Canyon 7.5 minute topos

Comments:
At top of alluvial fan, the road drops into the rocky wash and becomes 4x4. Walk to the road end then continue up canyon to the old mining area and spring.