This is another obscure desert peak that likely receives few visitors, despite it's relatively short & easy access. It is located in the Volcanic Hills area @ the southern end of ABDSP.
We drove in via Jojoba Wash from the S-2, encountering a coyote along the way, until we were @ the western base of Pk. 1,939'. Conveniently there was a generous pullout @ this spot & the canyon entrance across the valley was obvious.
We walked toward the wash to the SW. The route ahead:
Getting closer to the canyon:
Starting point
Climbing up the wash:
Heading up
Dry fall
Looking back down the way we came up
We reached a flatter area where I made a pit stop while the others began climbing the next slope.
We got above the lip & for the next little while it was more or less walking across a plateau.
Pk. 2,205'
Then just a last little climb to get on the summit.
Summit register
Summit pano
Summit pano
Summit pano
Distant palm grove
Distant palm grove
Tunnel
On the way down:
Phallic barrel
Phallic barrel
Fishhook
Lots of cholla & agave
Stats
Post-hike margs:
Post-hike margs
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
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Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
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