Old Signature, possibly done in axle grease. 1911 alongside the Old Wagon Road Route, though the road is no longer detectable in this area.

The Devils Canyon and Old Wagon Road 1862 
Mountain Springs to Ocotillo

The View looking down into The Upper area of Devils Canyon

Palm Trees in The Upper reaches of Devils Canyon.

Westernmost Bridge I8W in Devils Canyon.

south The Westernmost Bridge I8W , here the Old wagon road hugs the side of The wash and is still discernible. This is the route to and from Mountain View. Heading toward the bridge and under takes you to the uppermost Devils Canyon, or don't go under and follow the wash east and you head toward the Easternmost Bridge and on to Ocotillo.

Old Segment of The Wagon Road built around 1862. Most of the road followed close to the wash, this part is above.

Between the two bridges lies a couple of signs, this one says Higman's Waterhole, possibly water was here in the pass from the drainage behind. would have been a necessity for those traveling up the rough road. Both signs are in the same white paint.

The second sign can be faintly seen above in the rocks and in the next picture, this picture can be enlarged by clicking on it. It is a Simple 110, about the distance to San Diego.

110 in the same paint as Higman's Waterhole

Midway Between the Bridges,in the picture there appears to be a water bottle left behind. The Bottle is not forgotten, throughout the area are left plastic bottles of water for illegal migrants. The water can be the difference between life and death in this area.

The Bottle of water.

The Southernmost Bridge I8W in Devils Canyon, after this the canyon heads towards Ocotillo.

Lower Canyon near Ocotillo 1

Lower Canyon 2

More water bottles for The Illegal Immigrants who would choose this route. These water caches have probably saved many a life. Possibly some hikers as well.

National Public Lands Day
Extreme off Roaders (Permits Required)

Queen Butterflies and Desert Lavendar.