Scenic Canyon

5/5 (12 reviews)
With only a 2-hour drive north of Los Angeles, spectacular canyons can be observed in the El Paso Mountains. Black Rock Canyon in the Red Rock State Park is one such canyon. Previously home to the Kawaiisu Indians, the El Paso Mountains contain much of their heritage to this day. Later on, mining be...Read More
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Highlights of Scenic Canyon

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Desert Category IconDesert
Mine Category IconMine
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
2664 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
Scenic Canyon
Nearest Town
Cantil
Nearest Services
Inyokern
Management Agency
Red Rock Canyon State Park
District

Overview

With only a 2-hour drive north of Los Angeles, spectacular canyons can be observed in the El Paso Mountains. Black Rock Canyon in the Red Rock State Park is one such canyon. Previously home to the Kawaiisu Indians, the El Paso Mountains contain much of their heritage to this day. Later on, mining became the mainstay. Many mining camps of different minerals are spread across this mountain range. The Dutch Cleanser Mines, Bickel Camp, Cudahy Camp, Burro Schmidt Tunnel, Holland Camp, and Holly Ash Mine are just a few of the attractions. This is a perfect trail if you love history, scenery, and are new to offroading.

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7 Waypoints
23 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
12 Community Reviews
1 Video
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