Just in case you are interested, you can hike all the way past Virgin Spring Canyon without crossing the river.
If you go up Cane Wash a short distance (maybe 1/4 to 1/3 of a mile) there is a faded trail going through a notch on the right that leads you back down to the river. It avoids the river crossing that you turned back at. If you take that notch route it's smooth sailing with no river crossings all the way to Virgin Spring Canyon.
Thanks for the info. I think I can see the notch on the map. Maybe in retirement, if I still have the stamina, I will go back to do many of my hikes again.
Scott - Mar 13, 2021 10:49 pm - Hasn't voted
To avoid crossing riverNice report.
Just in case you are interested, you can hike all the way past Virgin Spring Canyon without crossing the river.
If you go up Cane Wash a short distance (maybe 1/4 to 1/3 of a mile) there is a faded trail going through a notch on the right that leads you back down to the river. It avoids the river crossing that you turned back at. If you take that notch route it's smooth sailing with no river crossings all the way to Virgin Spring Canyon.
nader - Mar 14, 2021 7:58 am - Hasn't voted
Re: To avoid crossing riverThanks for the info. I think I can see the notch on the map. Maybe in retirement, if I still have the stamina, I will go back to do many of my hikes again.
nader - Mar 17, 2021 5:54 am - Hasn't voted
Re: To avoid crossing riverFound the notch on the left/middle side of this picture https://www.summitpost.org/flat-top-point-6475-ft/1059646