Trail Overview

This is a fun desert drive east of Quartzsite. This area offers a good number of side roads to add to your adventure. You'll end at Dripping Springs where you'll get to see some old stone cabin ruins as well as petroglyphs. If you want extra obstacles, there is an alternate exit route that heads south after the narrow, rocky wash.

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Difficulty

Moderate: Starts easy, but gradually gets rougher. Cross and follow wash bottoms where conditions can be unpredictable. Cross one high ridge and drop into narrow rocky wash before Dripping Springs. Aggressive, high-clearance stock SUVs can make it to Dripping Springs. Alternate exit has one tough narrow spot, but is not overwhelmingly difficult. The biggest challenge is finding your way. Modified vehicles are recommended for this part.

Technical Rating

Pappy Swander

Jan 30, 2026

Open

The last 280 yards or so of this route is now closed to motorized traffic, from the canyon bottom up to Dripping Spring. That portion remains walkable. This rote connects through to the Quartzsite side, and based on the light traffic, is treated as a loop trail. Take time to stroll through the boulder field west of the stone cabin, to view diverse petroglyphs on many of the large boulders.

Susan Tarwater

Mar 05, 2024

Open

Trail good shape. Had a Razor / Rubicon on trail. Razor is better as our jeep isn’t raised / we did drag. Just barely made it thru some tight areas. Stopped to see Petroglyphs / enjoyed Golden Poppies, Fairy Dusters / Phacial blooming. Had a good trip.