Owlshead Mountains

Difficulty: moderate

Type of hike:
cross-country and gravel wash

Distance:
7 miles to upper Through Cyn, 16 mile loop to return via Granite Canyon

Elevation gain:
1900 feet

Water: no

Start:
Confidence Mill site, 6.6 miles from Ashford Junction on Harry Wade Road

Vehicle needed:
high-clearance

Maps:
Confidence Hills East and Confidence Hills West 7.5 minute topo.

Comments:
The east side of the Owlshead Mountains have several nice canyons for hikers to explore. Through Canyon is one of the largest and passes through to a hidden basin at the heart of the mountains. A small stand of smoke trees are found here. A possible loop trip is return via Granite Canyon.