2011 - 03 Never Ending Canyon Loop

The Never Ending Canyon is described as a maze turning left and right, right and left as you gradually increase elevation to the top of the ridge.  Toward the top many hikers were wondering if we would get out of the canyon.  
I used the book '120 Great Hikes' as a reference and it described keeping to the left as you pass the rusty icebox and then you will pass a rusted old car wreck... These are about the only pieces of junk and the rest of the hike had great views. 

Global Position System plot of our hike. Note the zig zags on the way up (counter clockwise)




Borrego Aster showing it's first blooms even though the old flowers are still on the stems

 


One of the many slot canyons.  You can chose many canyons but some come to an abrupt end.

 


The last rainfall loosened the wall of the canyon and we had to make a detour over the pile of debris.






View from the top

 



Shadows and ridges go on and on

 

 The book describes the above photo: From here, begin climbing down the gentle slope that marks the next canyon on your left. This stair-step decent is relatively easy and is not marked by excessive steepness or thick bush.
I think the trail could be described as deteriorated in places.  One of our hikers had a bit of a fall here but thankfully no injury.



Almost back to the vehicles, just taking a shady break.