Canyon Sin Nombre

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California
Trails
Canyon Sin Nombre

Highlights of Canyon Sin Nombre

Desert

Iconic

Overland

Sand

Scenic

Wash

Highest Elevation

1217 ft

Shape of Trail

Connector

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

North

Nearest Town

Ocotillo

Nearest Services

Borrego Springs

Management Agency

California Department of Parks and Recreation

District

Anza-Borrega Desert State Park

Overview

Canyon Sin Nombre is a stunning offroad trail in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park through the San Felipe Fault Network smashed between the Elsinore Fault and San Andres Fault. The upheaval of these faults is evident along the trail. Many call this trail "The Geologist Tour" or "The Journey Through Time" due to the numerous geological formations from the southwestward tilt of the desert sediments. These formations date back hundreds of millions of years and provide a visually impressive drive through this tectonic wonderland.