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Phillips Canyon West Wash

4.5/5 (8 reviews)
Barstow, California (SanBernardino County)
Last Updated: 03/22/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

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.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Trail Reviews

4.5/5 (8)
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 03/27/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Easy trail to exit the harder portions of the canyon. Not super scenic, but the end is fun to get some speed and test out your bump stops.
Official Crew
110750
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 03/22/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Drove through it on my way to Phillips. Also camping just outside of the canyon
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 09/17/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Getting more and more fun as you climb up into the hills of Calico... but nothing too challenging here.
Official Crew
14200
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 12/26/2021
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Trail was open and in normal condition, even after recent rainfall
Official Crew
110750
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 03/08/2021

Did a quick run with friends. Turned out to be a great day.

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