Indian Wells, Short Canyon, and Sand Canyon

The area is bounded by the Owens Peak Wilderness, and located at the southern portion of the wilderness. Vegetation at lower levels is creosote desert community. Joshua trees, pinyon-juniper woodland with sagebrush and digger/grey pine at the upper elevations. This canyon provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail, and also to Owens Peak. The area offers a variety of wildflowers in the spring. A 4-wheel drive vehicle with high clearance is recommended as there are a couple of streams to cross. The streams provide a nice area to take a break. The visitor to this area can travel to the end of the canyon to a parking area to hike to Owens Peak or Pacific Crest Trail.