Desert Hiking
There are literally thousands of miles that can be hiked in the vast areas of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The most popular hike in the park is Borrego Palm Canyon, easily accessible from the park’s Palm Canyon Campground. The state park visitor center is a good place to get detailed information about other places to hike.
If you are looking for a hiking guide book, Hiking Anza-Borrego vols 1 & 2, by Robin Halford is an excellent choice. It is widely available in stores in Borrego Springs.
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Borrego Palm Canyon – 3 miles roundtrip This family-friendly hike begins at Borrego Palm Canyon Campground. The gently climbing trail leads to a native palm grove where wildlife abounds. Pick up a selfguided trail brochure at the Visitor Center that describes plants and geology along the way. Park day-use fee will be charged.
Hellhole Canyon – 5.6 miles roundtrip Travel west on S22 for less than a mile and park at Hellhole Canyon parking area. Follow the well-beaten path into the canyon until you reach Maidenhair Falls, a sparkling 20-foot waterfall. This is a fairly difficult hike and some rock scrambling will be required.
Fonts Point – short walk to viewpoint Following S22 east, turn right at Fonts Wash at mile 29.3. Drive 4.5 miles and take the one-way loop to small parking area. It’s a short uphill walk to the drop off, where you’ll have magnificent views of the Borrego Badlands and the entire Borrego Valley. This drive is very sandy and 4WD is recommended.
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Pictograph Trail – 2 to 3 miles roundtrip Follow Hwy S2 6 miles south of Scissor’s Crossing to Blair Valley turnoff at mile 22.9. Travel 3.6 miles ending at Pictograph Trailhead. This kid-friendly trail leads to a pictograph-covered boulder. Continue a mile to reach Smuggler’s Canyon. Trail stops at the edge of a dry waterfall with views of Vallecito Valley.
Guided hikes are a good option if you want to venture further into the desert but want to go in a group. Guided hikes are offered by the organizations listed below. Many are free, some may have a fee. Check their websites for schedules and other information.
Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association www.abdnha.org Anza-Borrego Foundation & Institute www.theabf.org Anza-Borrego Desert State Park www.abdsp.org Additional hiking information www.borregohiking.com
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