Little Box Canyon

4.7/5 (3 reviews)
Little Box Canyon Road follows the northern border of the Mecca Hills Wilderness and is just north of the Salton Sea. The trail cuts through a narrow canyon and is often surrounded by near-vertical 40-foot cliffs rising to make for breathtaking scenery on this leisurely drive. To the north of t...Read More
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Highlights of Little Box Canyon

Desert Category IconDesert
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
1064 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Nearest Town
Mecca
Nearest Services
Coachella
Management Agency
Burea of Land Management
District
Palm Springs South Coast Field Office

Overview

Little Box Canyon Road follows the northern border of the Mecca Hills Wilderness and is just north of the Salton Sea. The trail cuts through a narrow canyon and is often surrounded by near-vertical 40-foot cliffs rising to make for breathtaking scenery on this leisurely drive. To the north of the trail is BLM land with more unmarked trails to explore.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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3 Waypoints
11 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
3 Community Reviews
1 Video
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