Trilby Wash to Anderson Mill

Going north, the trail kicks off inside a sandy wash near a convenient dispersed campsite, winding past iconic desert flora including saguaro, mesquite, prickly pear, cholla, and creosote. Navigating this initial stretch means pushing through some close brush that may leave a few light pinstripes on your vehicle. It then transitions into a scenic shelf road defined by rolling hills and a few off-camber washouts, along with a stair step that requires extra caution.

From there, the path squeezes into a small, tight canyon boasting really sharp switchbacks and a technical, rocky bed strewn with softball- to bowling-ball-sized rocks. After conquering this short rocky stretch, the terrain mellows out and turns back into an easy wash, cruising smoothly to the end of the trail.

This trail may push the limits of stock four wheel drive vehicles, but an experienced driver should have no issues. Long wheelbase or full size vehicles may have more difficulty through the narrow canyon section, due to the really tight switchbacks. One campsite was located at the south end near the junction with Trilby Wash.