Anvil Spring Canyon Backpacking PlansPosted on January 18th, 2010

Originally, I was hoping to backpack the Fall-Red Wall loop in February, which would allow me to see Upper Fall Canyon, Upper Red Wall Canyon, and also summit Mount Palmer.  However, this January there have been storms hitting Death Valley, which has resulted in snow fall.  Due to the abundance of snow, I needed to find an alternative to the Fall-Red Wall loop.  This alternative needed to meet 4 criteria– (1) water availability, (2) interesting scenery and destinations, (3) ability to hike as a loop, and (4) lower elevations.  After much research and studying of maps, I came up with a good alternative.

Anvil Spring Canyon Backpacking Loop

Day One- 4 miles backpacking from Panamint Mine Road (1300 ft) to Lost Spring (2150 ft) via Lost Spring Canyon.

Day Two- 9 miles backpacking from Lost Spring to pass (3200 ft) to Squaw Spring (3350 ft).

Day Three- no backpacking (see day hikes below)

Day Four- 10 miles backpacking from Squaw Spring to Mesquite Spring (1650 ft) to parking area via Anvil Spring Canyon.

Optional Day Hikes

Day One- 6 miles round-trip from Lost Spring to Sugarloaf Peak (4819 ft) with an elevation gain of 2669 ft.

Day Two- 6 miles round-trip from Squaw Spring to Needle Peak (5808 ft) with an elevation gain of 2458 ft.

Day Three- 12 miles round-trip from Squaw Spring to Striped Butte (4773 ft).  Also explore Little Spring, Fivemile Spring, Willow Spring, and surrounding area.

Anvil Spring Canyon Backpacking Route

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