Jan 21, 2017 — Palmer Canyon is a pretty slot canyon accessed via a desert stroll and a region called "The Badlands". It was a good excursion since we came through Titus Canyon and landed at this trailhead. We set out to the north along the standard Fall Canyon route to the alluvial fan draining from Fall Canyon. We crossed the wash and continued west through a gravel-filled wash, where we lost some elevation in order to follow the path of least resistance. This wash crossed another drainage, and eventually took us into The Badlands, where colorful rock and interesting formations lined the walls of the canyon choices we made. Additionally, we passed a small crumbly arch and a bunch of yellow hoodoos. Our route worked pretty well, and led us into the alluvial fan that drained from Palmer Canyon. We headed in and turned around after the first set of narrows. I'm sure the canyon continues to be pretty later on, but we were content with not trying to navigate The Badlands in the dark on the way back.
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