Trail Overview
BLM SV11A travels over very loose sand that can become more difficult when wet. The narrow trail has overgrown vegetation with pinstriping likely in some sections. Whoops reach 12–18 inches tall, while ruts are approximately 6 inches deep. The route travels directly toward the Sawtooth Hills before following alongside the mountainside, providing close-up views of the area’s unique rounded rock formations. This trail offers some of the best camping in the area, with level campsites accommodating approximately six to eight vehicles, fire rings, and excellent views of the surrounding rock formations.
Difficulty
This trail is rated Level 2 because of its loose sandy surface, narrow terrain, 6-inch ruts, and 12–18-inch whoops. Overgrown vegetation and likely pinstriping add some difficulty, but there are no major technical obstacles.
History
The BLM lands around Sawtooth Canyon reflect the long history of California’s Mojave Desert, where Indigenous peoples traveled and lived for thousands of years before miners, ranchers, and settlers arrived in the 1800s. The surrounding desert also contains remnants of the region’s mining and homesteading era, while its rugged volcanic rock formations preserve a much older geologic history.
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