Hanaupah Canyon

Vehicle needed:
high-clearance first 5 miles, 4x4 recommended in wash

Distance:
8 miles

Start:
11 miles from the north end of West Side Road

Camping:
yes, after first 2 miles

Description:
It climbs the huge alluvial fan before dropping into the gravel wash at the canyon’s mouth 5 miles in. Follow the south fork of the canyon to road’s end, downstream from Hanaupah Springs. Hikers can continue past the end of the road to the spring and old mining area.