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I zoom in closer and, yes, there is a slot in the cliffs that I might be able to hike

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3561-willow-wash.jpg As I get higher, I look back (southwest) at the views behind me toward Willow WashThumbnailsI finally reach the top of the drainage and am treated to an unexpected panorama across the Ivanpah ValleyAs I get higher, I look back (southwest) at the views behind me toward Willow WashThumbnailsI finally reach the top of the drainage and am treated to an unexpected panorama across the Ivanpah ValleyAs I get higher, I look back (southwest) at the views behind me toward Willow WashThumbnailsI finally reach the top of the drainage and am treated to an unexpected panorama across the Ivanpah ValleyAs I get higher, I look back (southwest) at the views behind me toward Willow WashThumbnailsI finally reach the top of the drainage and am treated to an unexpected panorama across the Ivanpah ValleyAs I get higher, I look back (southwest) at the views behind me toward Willow WashThumbnailsI finally reach the top of the drainage and am treated to an unexpected panorama across the Ivanpah Valley

However, I can't see where it ends, and it might end at a wall of rock that requires serious rock-climbing skills. It would be fun to go find out what's up there, but I hope to make it back to camp by sunset.