Trilby Wash

The trail begins as a mostly smooth sandy wash that offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. As you cruise along, the landscape is dotted with classic desert flora, including towering saguaro cacti, low-lying prickly pear, and sprawling mesquite trees. Watch for an old weathered cattle pen on the east side of the trail.

Soon, the route transitions into a narrow, bumpy section winding tightly through rugged volcanic rock formations. Beyond this mildly rocky challenge, the terrain levels out until you reach a surprising grassy area surrounding a quiet cattle pond. After that, it opens back up into a wide sandy wash that carries you smoothly all the way to the end of the trail.

Any stock high clearance vehicle can traverse this trail, but four wheel drive is recommended due to the loose sand. The short rocky section has baseball to softball sized rocks and isn't difficult to get through. No campsites were located along the way, but the grassy area might make a nice lunch spot. Keep an eye on the weather during monsoon season so you don't get caught in a flash flood. Traveling southbound takes you down in elevation, and the trail ends at Castle Hot Springs Road.