Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
Parking is on an unmarked dirt turnout. With no cell service in the area, come prepared with an idea of how to reach the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
A marker once stood at the trailhead. Currently some rocks and the stump of the sign mark the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
Heading into Amargosa Canyon along the wide river basin.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
Springs abound along the early portion of the trail, and you'll hear the sound of water flowing in the dry Mojave Desert. This spring seeps from the rock wall.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
Much of the trail follows the old Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad bed.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
The former railroad route passes between rock walls carved out for its path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
Further into the canyon, tall stone monuments line the river path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
While some signage is in place along the more confusing portions of the trail, there is little signage overall, and it's best to follow the tracks of previous hikers.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
Passing through a sedimentary canyon blasted for railroad passing.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
The trail rarely goes near the actual river, but it parallels its course.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
A footpath through narrow portions of the canyon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
At 2 miles in the trail opens up to a wide basin.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
Water in the Amargosa River basin.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/27/2018
A panorama of the wide river basin.