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 Crystal Wash Entrance Archeological Site Trailhead (view N) |
Location The Crystal Wash Entrance Archeological Site is located just northeast of the Pahranagat Valley, about 110 miles north of Las Vegas on Highway 93. From town, drive north on Interstate 15 to US Highway 93 (Table 1, Site 0674). Exit onto Highway 93 and drive north past Alamo and Ash Springs to the intersection of Highways 93 and 318 (Site 0677). Continue on Highway 93 for 3.16 miles to an obscure dirt road on the left (Site 1096). Turn left onto the dirt road and drive northwest about 60 yards to a man-gate in the fence that parallels the highway (Site 1097). Park here; this is the trailhead. Link to Wide Area Map or Site Map. |
 Hwy 93 approaching Crystal Wash Entrance Road (view SE) |
 Trailhead (visible over the bushes from Highway 93) |
 Highway 93 at Crystal Wash Entrance Road (view NE) |
 Crystal Wash Entrance Road (view NW from Highway 93) |
 Crystal Wash Entrance Road (view NW) |
 Crystal Wash Entrance Road approaching trailhead parking (view NW) |
 Crystal Wash Entrance Road at trailhead parking (view NW) |
 Man-gate (view NW) |
 Parking and gate; road does not return to the highway (view W) |
 Parking and gate; road does not return to the highway (view E) |
 Hiker on other side of man-gate (view NW) |
 more to come ... |
 Returning to man-gate and trailhead parking area (view SE) |
 Returning to Highway 93 (view SSE) |
Table 1. Highway Coordinates based on GPS data (NAD27; UTM Zone 11S). Download Highway GPS Waypoints (*.gpx) file.
| Site | Location | UTM Easting | UTM Northing | Latitude (N) | Longitude (W) | Elevation (ft) | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0674 | I-15 at Hwy 93 (Apex) | 689192 | 4028060 | 36.38089 | 114.89084 | 2,215 | Yes |
| 0677 | Hwy 93 at Hwy 318 | 657363 | 4154834 | 37.52891 | 115.21911 | 3,831 | Yes |
| 1096 | Crystal Wash Entrance Parking | 661435 | 4157200 | 37.54952 | 115.17253 | 4,077 | Yes |
| 1097 | Crystal Wash Lower Gate | 661413 | 4157256 | 37.55003 | 115.17277 | 4,060 | Yes |
Happy Hiking! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 200807
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