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Anza Borrego State Park;

Name: Anza Borrego State Park;
Address: Borrego Springs, CA, US

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Ted

July 16, 2022

There are many things to do in the park. Here's 3 recommendations: -Worth a trip to see the Ricardo Breceda metal sculptures throughout the Borrego Valley -Visit the Palm Canyon Rangers station and hike to the springs palm grove at top. Good chance to see bighorn sheep. -Drive up to Font's Point for a spectacular sunrise or sunset view. Having 4WD or at least high clearance is a must but check with the locals to see if you can make it.

Carol

August 17, 2022

This is a personal favorite. There is something so peaceful about the stillness and quiet of the desert. So many diverse trails for hiking. You will drive thru a cool little town called Borrego Springs. There are huge metal sculptures all over the desert. Plan for a much hotter climate during the day, much colder at night. There are also natural hot springs you can drive to and swim in. 1 .5 hours from house. Great day trip.

Diane

July 8, 2022

Notes by one of our first guests: Anza Borrego Desert State Park is a real gem. It is huge, with lots to do. Our intention was to stay in Borrego Springs for a week and "do" the Park. It turned out that our week was really just a survey; there are lots of trails in the area and lots more to do. The park appeals to several groups. There are many curvy roads that are great for crotch rocket kids, Harley riders and sports car lovers. There are long 4WD roads to short trails accessing cool places, appealing to the Jeep crowd. Then there are longer hiking trails. Our primary interest is the latter. The Park has a good hand-out with maps that show all the trails. Here is what we found during our time there: 1. California Riding and Hiking Trail, from Hellhole Canyon trailhead to Culp Valley trailhead, out and back. Just over ten miles round trip, and just over 3,000 feet of elevation gain (and loss). This was my favorite. It is not a heavily utilized trail. It meanders through granite boulders on a base of kitty litter. If you like all the crazy shapes that granite boulders come in, like I do, you will like this trail. It is steep. It is also a bit hard to follow in a couple places where it utilizes a wash for a short distance. There are cholla, ocotillo, juniper, prickly pear, creosote and others. We even saw a junitillo. Or was that an ocotiper? A juniper and an ocotillo trying to occupy the same space. You have to pay to park at this trailhead. Self-serve, bring ten dollars. 2. California Riding and Hiking Trail - Culp Valley trailhead to some ridge out there south of S22. Make it as long as you want. It is roughly three miles from the trailhead to a highway crossing. Much less climbing than on the previous section of the trail, but there is still a steep part. Elevation gain will depend on how far you go south of S22, but you will end up with over 1,000 feet of gain. Lots of granite boulders and kitty litter. South of the highway is not as interesting, but the views are good. You can see the Salton Sea from up high, and south of the highway there are places where you can see the Sea in one direction and Palomar Observatory in the other. Big sky! If you cross the highway, you have to walk about a mile on a road, labeled "Jasper (Jeep) Trail". Then the trail picks up again (it is signed). You will be on and off the road from this point. No fee at this trailhead. Note that this trailhead is above 3,000 feet. We did this near the Solstice and it was 11 degrees cooler at this trailhead than it was in Borrego Springs. 3. Pacific Crest Trail from S22 to Eagle Rock - about four and a half miles, easy ups and downs for a total elevation gain of around 1,000 feet. This trail is not in the park. It goes through cow pasture. It is fast due to it being the PCT and getting heavy usage. There are some interesting sections, but also long traverses of cow pasture. With cows. And pies. But Eagle Rock is really cool. Geri says it is a "must see". You can also drive around to Eagle Rock trailhead and hike to the rock in half the distance. If you choose the S22 route, park on the north side of S22. It looks like you should park on the south side, but there are no trespassing signs all over the place. Not so on the other side. No fee. 4. Borrego Palm Canyon - about three miles, not too much elevation gain. This is the park's signature hike. You can extend it by about two miles by leaving from the Visitor Center. Neat because you see the effects of floods and fire. It takes you back to a really neat palm tree oasis. The trail tends to be crowded. There is a bit of rock hopping for the last half-mile. If you have ever wondered what happens when the tops of palm trees get blown off by hurricanes, or burned off, this hike will show you; they regrow. Currently the palm grove is closed until soil and undergrowth are more established, but it's interesting to look at from above. $10 to enter the park; pay at the visitor center. This one has a machine that takes credit cards, and geezers only pay $9. Wilson Trail - about nine miles. Gentle ups and downs. Great views, plus granite boulders in all shapes and sizes. We only did about half of this hike, as weather was closing in. You can see the Salton Sea to the east and Palomar Observatory to the west. Drive down the Jasper (Jeep) Trail off of S22. Take the second road to the left. Go a mile or so. Don't stop at the first place that looks like the trailhead. Go a quarter-mile more. The sign says Wilson Trail. No fee. No people. The road is suitable for anything with above average ground clearance. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park - This much smaller state park borders on Anza Borrego, and since this was a survey trip... We just spent one day there, from the trailhead at Paso Picacho campground. There are lots of intersecting trails at this site. We combined the Azalea Glen Loop Trail with fire roads and the Conejos Trail. Trails were muddy with patches of snow, and rocky and steep in sections. Definitely include topping out at Cuyamaca Peak. The view from the top was incredible. The east looks down on Lake Cuyamaca, Stonewall Creek and the basin below. The west looks out to the ocean 36 miles away, El Capitan Reservoir and all the mountain ridges in between. Breathtaking, even though at this point you are only eight miles from I8. Manned entrance station, $10 fee ($9 for geezers). In 2003, over 98% of this park burned. Expect to see blackened stumps, but also almost 20 years of regeneration.

Jenny

June 1, 2022

slot canyon, fonts point, mud caves...just to name a few great hikes!

Lindsey

September 13, 2021

Any time of year, this desert park is a beauty. Hike he slot canyons, or Hellhole Canyon to the almost secret Maidenhair Falls, or see the famous desert bloom in the spring.

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