Near Northwest Passage
Amazing views
Near Northwest Passage
Decent desert trails with nice rock formations

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Northwest Passage

4.0 (1 Rating)
Great rocky climbs and traverses with expansive views.
5.5
mi
Distance
1,125
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Access Issues
Trail conditions are best from October through April since there is no shade and the trails can be sandy.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.54mi
Distance
1,125ft
Elevation Gain
481ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
3,828ft
High Point
2,816ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a classic desert hike that takes you across canyons and plateaus. Wild Horse sightings are common on the plateaus. The trail goes from fast and smooth to super rocky and back again. There is one very steep and challenging climb out of a creek bottom. At the end of the trail it becomes steep and loose and there are some off camber sections. Since this is horse country there are a number of faint side trails. Follow the hiking tracks and signs and you'll be fine. The parking area near the bottom has restrooms and maps and is a great place to start this hike. Combine this hike with Bingo and Reynolds Canyon for a nice long loop.

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Contributors
Chris Cook