Phillips Canyon West Wash

4.6/5 (10 reviews)

This easy drive up the narrow canyon is a popular route for people camping in Mule Canyon. The trail is mostly a wash which narrows as you get closer to the base of the mountains. Upon Arriving at the base of the mountains, the trials becomes rocky with a washed out climb. Past this location is P...Read More

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Phillips Canyon West Wash

Highlights of Phillips Canyon West Wash

Altitude

Camping

Desert

Ghost Town

Mine

Rock

Sand

Snow Wheeling

Wash

Highest Elevation

2535 ft

Shape of Trail

Connector

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

North

Official Trail Name

Phillips Canyon

Nearest Town

Barstow

Nearest Services

Barstow

Management Agency

Bureau of Land Management

District

Barstow Field Office

Overview

This easy drive up the narrow canyon is a popular route for people camping in Mule Canyon. The trail is mostly a wash which narrows as you get closer to the base of the mountains. Upon Arriving at the base of the mountains, the trials becomes rocky with a washed out climb. Past this location is Phillips Canyon West which is one of the harder trails in the Calico Network.

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Trail Guide Overview

5 Waypoints

17 Trail Photos

2 Trail Concerns

10 Community Reviews

1 Video

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