To do a loop-hike of Cistern and 4th Canyons is only slightly longer, but will take about the same length of time. Water Always carry water in your car and in your pack. There's one minor year-round seep in Cistern Canyon called Bullberry Spring Map. Some of the best narrows around Cistern Canyon appears to be the same as what G. K. Gilbert called Boulder Canyon during his 1875 expedition to the Henry Mountains. Ideal Time to Hike Spring or fall, but some winter warm spells are pleasant.
Summers are hot.
Next morning he hiked as far as the narrows of 2nd Canyon, then continued west and up Cistern, down 4th, and beck to his car along the little valley below Little Wild Horse Mesa. Roundtrip, just over 6 hours. Later he came down from the top end into 4th Canyon on a 2 hour hike. Pages reproduced from this book are copyrighted material. They are reproduced here with written permission from the publisher.