Short Wash

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California
Trails
Short Wash

Highlights of Short Wash

Camping

Overland

Sand

Scenic

Wash

Highest Elevation

1047 ft

Shape of Trail

Connector

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

N/A

Official Trail Name

Short Wash

Nearest Town

Borrego Springs

Nearest Services

Borrego Springs

Management Agency

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

District

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Overview

When traveling through the deserts of Ocotillo Wells and Anza-Borrego State Park, there is an amazing scenic shortcut when heading to Fonts Point. Short Wash provides a pleasant drive in an area that humans rarely touch. This backcountry trail is one of the more peaceful drives in the area, and many find it to be one of their favorites. Along the route, you will see the Santa Rosa Mountains hovering off to the north, while at the same time surrounded by all the fantastic desert flora and fauna. If you are sightseeing or on an overland adventure, check out this scenic route through the desert.