Exploring Smith Water Canyon

I had been told by some of the locals that Smith Water Canyon is the most lust of all canyons found in Joshua Tree National Park.  I decided to hike up into the mouth of the canyon to check it out one day last week.  I plan to go back with Karen sometime in the spring when there is water and wildflowers in the area.  In the meantime I also plan to check out the exit point of the canyon in Covington Flats.  We will need to have a car at both ends since the trek up the canyon is 8.5 miles one way.