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West Edgar Canyon #3 makes a tight left turn just ahead, and continues to rise into the Providence Mountains

07541-providence-mountains.jpg At 3300 feet, it's time to stop for an energy bar break and to consider backtracking out of West Edgar Canyon #3ThumbnailsTwo tufts of yellow grass decorate a jumble of rocks in West Edgar Canyon #3, Mojave National PreserveAt 3300 feet, it's time to stop for an energy bar break and to consider backtracking out of West Edgar Canyon #3ThumbnailsTwo tufts of yellow grass decorate a jumble of rocks in West Edgar Canyon #3, Mojave National PreserveAt 3300 feet, it's time to stop for an energy bar break and to consider backtracking out of West Edgar Canyon #3ThumbnailsTwo tufts of yellow grass decorate a jumble of rocks in West Edgar Canyon #3, Mojave National PreserveAt 3300 feet, it's time to stop for an energy bar break and to consider backtracking out of West Edgar Canyon #3ThumbnailsTwo tufts of yellow grass decorate a jumble of rocks in West Edgar Canyon #3, Mojave National PreserveAt 3300 feet, it's time to stop for an energy bar break and to consider backtracking out of West Edgar Canyon #3ThumbnailsTwo tufts of yellow grass decorate a jumble of rocks in West Edgar Canyon #3, Mojave National Preserve

With more daylight hours, I'd keep on going; the best part might be just around the corner, who knows. According to my maps, I'm probably only half, or two-thirds, of the way up the walkable canyon. I should come back when the days are longer.