Talk about a trip you took out to Anza Borrego
Bow Willow to the Linehouse in Rockhouse Canyon
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surfponto Administrator Posts: 1364
2/23/2017
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We have visited the cattleman's linehouse in Rockhouse Canyon a handful of times.
We have always taken the same route which starts in Carrizo Gorge, crosses the BLM fence and then opens up to the huge expanse of Rockhouse Canyon.
We actually used to camp at the BLM fence but was later told we were not supposed to be driving in there. (This was before the signs were put up). I even went as far as to pull out an old topo map from the 70's showing a clearly marked jeep trail but that didn't help my case.
This time we decided to hike from the Bow Willow campground where we would hike up the wash , over the saddle and down into Rockhouse Canyon/Valley.
We spent the night in Jojoba Wash. Never saw another person.
Desert solitude as Mary heads up the Bow Willow Wash
While it is early in the season this Monkeyflower didn't seem to mind.
Decent size bone which we are guessing could be from a Big Horn Sheep
Evidence that a LOT of water came rushing through here recently.
Mary cresting the saddle that divides Bow Willow canyon from Rockhouse canyon
Looking into Rockhouse canyon from the saddle summit
Heading up towards the linehouse
We have visited the old cattlemen's line house a handful of times over the last ten or so years. Each time it looks a little worse for wear.
Quite ingenious using the large boulder as a side wall. Inside you will find an old bed spring as well as a fireplace.
Mr. Vincent from France wanted to leave his mark on the 70 year old door to the linehouse 
Mary makes herself at home.
The old water catchment dated 1942 would make a great desert hot tub. 
Heading back towards Bow Willow Canyon up the old trail
We did find a lone desert palm tree prior to our last descent into Bow Willow canyon where our Land Cruiser patiently waited for us.
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ziphius Posts: 911
2/23/2017
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Nice trip Bob. Always a nice area to visit.
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rockhopper Posts: 668
2/27/2017
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Always nice to head out cross country in "our " desert. Thanks for sharing.
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Britain Posts: 601
2/27/2017
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Nice. Haven't done any packing around Bow Willow may now give it a try.
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tekewin Posts: 368
2/27/2017
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Very nice! I haven't been in that area yet. More reasons to go.
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surfponto Administrator Posts: 1364
2/27/2017
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It is a great area. Still a lot of it I want to explore
rockhopper wrote:
Always nice to head out cross country in "our " desert. Thanks for sharing.
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surfponto Administrator Posts: 1364
2/27/2017
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The campground at Bow Willow is actually very nice.
We usually back country camp but if I wanted a few more amenities I would stay here.
Britain wrote:
Nice. Haven't done any packing around Bow Willow may now give it a try.
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surfponto Administrator Posts: 1364
2/27/2017
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Lots to explore there. Thinking the flowers will be very nice in the southern parts in a couple weeks
tekewin wrote:
Very nice! I haven't been in that area yet. More reasons to go.
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edited by surfponto on 2/27/2017
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