Javelina - Willow Basin - Willow Canyon Loop

5.3 mi722 ft Rating 5/10Difficulty 4/10

2,146 ft 1,854 ft

Elevation along the recorded route — 1,854 ft at its lowest to 2,146 ft at its highest.

A few trails that make for a good loop along South Mountain. One of the trails follows a wash and is nice and shaded, the other trail is along the ridgeline and offers good views.

Photos

Moody skies over the landmark spur
Lovely trail along a lush creek
Navigating through a water crossing
Looking into Last Chance Canyon
Rolling hills of green
Trail through a green desert
Tank flooding out the trail
ORV tracks in Willow Canyon
Blocked at the entrance to Willow Springs
Looking for a creative path forward
Water hiking is fun

Javelina - Willow Basin - Willow Canyon Loop

Photos

Along the way

Spring 2

Trailhead 1