Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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  • Overnight backpacking trip to Whale Peak in Anza Borrego

    Anza-Borrego Desert State Park East of, San Diego, CA, US

    This is an Intermediate level trip due to some off-trail scrambling up Smugglers Canyon and the fact that it is overnight dry camping (all water for the trip must be carried). At 10:00 am (12/18), we will meet up at the Pictographs Trailhead (search "Anza Borrego Pictographs Trailhead" in Google Maps). The backpacking route can […]

  • ANZA-BORREGO: Friendsgiving Holiday Meal & Car Camp

    Anza-Borrego Desert State Park East of, San Diego, CA, US

    Please join us to share a meal in our beautiful desert. 🌙 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Bow Willow Campground 200 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 32.84175968, -116.22494267 November 16-17 Begin meal set-up at 3:00PM, sunset at 4:40PM Please bring a dish to share, a table if you've got it, and wood to burn. […]

  • Joshua Tree – Boy Scout Trail to Smith Water Canyon

    Anza-Borrego Desert State Park East of, San Diego, CA, US

    Desert season is here! I haven't been on either of these trails but I did the Joshua Tree section of the California Riding and Hiking Trail last year and I'd like to explore more of the park. Smith Water Canyon is a cross country route (NO TRAIL) with scrambles up dry falls. Route requires a […]

  • Day Hike Hellhole Canyon to Maidenhair Falls

    Anza-Borrego Desert State Park East of, San Diego, CA, US

    DAY HIKE Trailhead address: Montezuma Valley Road (Route S22), Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Trailhead coordinates: 33.248037, -116.40594 Difficulty: Moderate 5.5 miles roundtrip and 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Mandatory rock scrambling with faint trail. Description: Hellhole Canyon is an exposed hike with no shade. 1,000 feet of elevation gain. There is […]

  • Wilderness Adventures Section Fall Picnic and Hike

    Anza-Borrego Desert State Park East of, San Diego, CA, US

    Join the Wilderness Adventures Section (WAS) for a fall picnic! We will work up our appetites with a hike in Duekmejian Wilderness Park followed by a picnic. Old, new, and perspective WAS members and friends are welcome as we enjoy the fall weather and share our summer adventure stories. Hike: Meet at 10:00 AM on […]

  • Tapo Canyon Trail

    Anza-Borrego Desert State Park East of, San Diego, CA, US

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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