Doran Canyon - Gate Keeper Bypass

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Doran's Bypass is the most popular route to access Doran Canyon. Because of Doran Canyons Gate Keeper being so extreme, this route is the only way for anything less than a buggy to exit or enter Doran Canyon from the south. The route skirts along the top of the ridge looking down in Odessa Canyo... Read More
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Highlights of Doran Canyon - Gate Keeper Bypass

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Highest Elevation
2412 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
Doran Canyon Bypass
Nearest Town
Barstow
Nearest Services
Barstow
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Barstow Field Office

Overview

Doran's Bypass is the most popular route to access Doran Canyon. Because of Doran Canyons Gate Keeper being so extreme, this route is the only way for anything less than a buggy to exit or enter Doran Canyon from the south. The route skirts along the top of the ridge looking down in Odessa Canyon and Doran's Gate Keeper making for interesting views when people are trying The Gate Keeper. On the other side of the trail are some great views of the historic Calico Ghost Town that was built in 1881.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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