Trail Overview
BLM SV2611 travels over fine, loose sand and dirt that can become considerably more difficult when wet. The trail has sections reaching approximately 8° off-camber, along with repeated whoops and ruts measuring 12–16 inches. Overgrown vegetation is also common, making pinstriping difficult to avoid in some areas. Camping is abundant throughout the route, with numerous large, level campsites tucked alongside the rounded rock formations and Sawtooth Hills. The trail ends at a large, scenic campsite surrounded by impressive rock formations.
Difficulty
This trail is rated Level 2 because of its loose surface, 12–16-inch ruts and whoops, and sections reaching 8° off-camber. Overgrown vegetation adds some difficulty and increases the likelihood of pinstriping.
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.