Odessa Canyon

Odessa starts in a narrow red-rock canyon just wide enough for your vehicle. The colors of this canyon are jaw-dropping, and many people will hang out here because of the view. Before arriving at this trailhead, there are three mud arches on the left side of the trail. One has collapsed, but two remain. These mud arches are large enough for a Jeep to drive through. (See Photo 3)

The camping near the trailhead is rocky. It would be best to have something that gets you off the ground.

The first obstacle is probably the easiest. The area is full of 36-inch and larger boulders and narrow spots that a Jeep will struggle with. Make sure you have rocker protection and don't mind scratching your rims.

The colors of this canyon are amazing.

This little 2 1/2-foot waterfall is the first in a series of waterfalls. It is fun to drive up and easy compared to those who follow.

If you haven't turned around yet, you might now. This 5-foot waterfall is not just a spectacle to view but also hard to get up. The problem is that if you fail, you can either roll back into a cliff destroying your passenger quarter panel, or roll over your right rear tire. Make sure you use a spotter or know this obstacle well before attempting.

Many people call this narrow spot Wall Street. It is one of the most incredible sections of the trail. At just 8 feet wide, a 25-degree side angle, and 100-foot plus sheer cliffs, this one part of the trail will give you thrills and maybe some heartache. Be warned that this is a rollover spot and has a great chance of doing body damage.

Another little waterfall that is fun to go up. This one is about 3-feet tall.

Many people will not try this last obstacle. The trail is elevated roughly 10 feet off the canyon floor where the washout happened. The washout is about 7 feet wide, wider than most vehicles on the trail. It is in a corner. When attempting this obstacle, there is a very high risk of your rear tires sliding off the cliff, possibly resulting in you and your vehicle plunging over the driver's side off the cliff and landing not so comfortably on the roll cage. If your cage is strong, you might be okay. If not, well...you can only hope for the best.

Just on top of Pucker Pass is a large flat area, and above that is a slightly smaller flat area but is dirt. You could use these spots to camp.

The steep hill exit on the east leads to Philips Canyon. For more information on Phillips Canyon West, please visit Phillips Canyon West. For more information on Phillips Canyon East, please visit Phillips Canyon East. On the west is a cut-across to Doran with many twists and turns.

This narrow fun canyon is a short difficult obstacle. You run the risk of doing body damage in this tight little area. The optional obstacles are on the right.

This is the alternate route to Phillips Canyon West. Continue straight.

Doran Canyon goes off northwest.

The trail ends at the intersection with Tin Can Alley. Continuing straight takes you to a locked gate.