today i was checking out the same area.....big wash trail, at 16.some miles..i'm also planning on this one, but for me, it'll have to wait untill next year. i would like to read a trip report on this one. fwiw- you can scout the trail by useing goggle maps. the view is all aerial, so it'll take a bit of work on your part. but will give you an fair idea of what the trail involves