Trail Overview
EP15B begins at the entrance of Bickle Camp and winds through various small canyons on loose sand with scattered rocks before terminating at Highway 14. Abandoned cabins appear along the way, and the lower section of the old Dutch Cleanser mining area sits just off the trail. Rock and loose gravel increase as the route climbs out of the valley into the mountains, opening up expansive views of the Eastern Sierra, the southern ranges, and Red Rock Canyon State Park. The northern four miles toward Highway 14 carry persistent washboard conditions.
Difficulty
Rated a 3, the trail presents whoops, off-camber sections, ruts, and drop-ins and out of wash crossings throughout. The rocky and loose gravel climbing sections add technical challenge, while the washboards on the northern stretch make for a slow and jarring finish.
