Odessa Canyon (63.84 miles away)
Barstow, California
EP 15
Scout Route
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EP 15 provides a major east-west path across the El Paso Mountains, connecting Highway 14 and Highway 395. It is also the main gateway to other attractions, such as Bickel Camp and the Burro Schmidt Tunnel.
The eastern and western sides are drastically different. On the western side, the trail is rather tame and has the Colorado Camp as a roadside attraction. The eastern side will leave you feeling remote, and the road is more adventurous. Hobbs Wash is a very unique canyon with several tight S-turns where extra-long wheelbase vehicles may struggle.
Pre-disturbed campsites can be found, but they are few and far between. You can also camp at the Colorado Camp, near where Mesquite Canyon intersects.
Airing down is recommended as both the east and west sides will be bumpy and washboarded. There are a couple of steep entry points as it crosses several washes, which may require 4-low gearing for some. It is suitable for all high-clearance vehicles.
