If you are looking for a remote section of the Needles District to visit, Davis Canyon is a good choice. The canyon is situated on the eastern boundary of the park, requiring a high-clearance four-wheel drive to visit. On our visit, no one had signed into the register in a month, and we saw no recent signs of visitation.

The canyon itself is home to the Five Faces Panel, a stunning pictograph panel. It also has several ruins and granaries to visit, including Log Ruin, a unique ruin that has a large structure built out of wood instead of the usual rock.

This place is a lovely area to simply wander, soak in the atmosphere, and enjoy the desert scenery without the crowds. There are at least 5 small arches along the hike for those with a sharp eye.

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