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Whitney Wash Route -- Return to the Trailhead
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Whitney Wash
Whitney Wash
Starting back (view SW from atop sandstone cascade)

Overview

Whitney Wash is an interesting hike into a box canyon that hides striking red sandstone cliffs over-topped by towering limestone cliffs. As described, the hike is short, only 2.6 round-trip miles to a low knob with grand views all around, but hikers are free to explore farther up the canyon and scramble on the scenic canyon walls.

There are some old prospects in the canyon, but it appears someone bulldozed a road and then stopped working. Otherwise, the area is unblemished and with relatively lush vegetation.

Presented here are photos of the return. For a detailed description of the route, including directions, maps, GPS coordinates, and photos, see Whitney Wash.

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Hikers crossing slickrock returning down Whitney Wash (view S)
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Young Joshua tress growing along the wash (view W)
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Hikers approaching the cave (view S)
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The cave (view SE)
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Canyon opens up (view SW)
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Hikers starting to exit the wash (view SW)
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Hikers exiting the wash (view SW)
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Hikers exiting the wash (view SW)
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Hiker exiting the wash on a use-trail (view SW)
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Returning towards the Double Joshua Tree (view SW)
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Returning to the Double Joshua Tree (view SE)
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The Double Joshua Tree (view SE)
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Out of the wash, the trailhead direction is visible (view SE)
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Hikers need to bypass a low cliff to the left (view SE)
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Hikers bypassing left of a low cliff (view SE)
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Atop the low ridge, the trailhead is visible (view S)
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Hikers traversing rolling terrain (view S)
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Hikers join a jeep trail (view S)
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Hikers arriving back at the trailhead (view S)
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Happy Hiking! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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