South Carrizo Creek - Anza Borrego

4.3/5 (10 reviews)
South Carrizo Creek follows its namesake water tributary through a flood plane resulting in one of the greenest trails in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. With lush vegetation and perfect for late winter flowers, the trail provides spectacular views of the Vallecito, Tierra Blanco, and the Sawto...Read More
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Highlights of South Carrizo Creek - Anza Borrego

Desert Category IconDesert
Mud Category IconMud
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
709 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
South Carrizo Creek
Nearest Town
Ocotillo
Nearest Services
Ocotillo
Management Agency
Anza-Borrega Desert State Park
District
Anza-Borrega Desert State Park

Overview

South Carrizo Creek follows its namesake water tributary through a flood plane resulting in one of the greenest trails in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. With lush vegetation and perfect for late winter flowers, the trail provides spectacular views of the Vallecito, Tierra Blanco, and the Sawtooth Mountains in one direction and the Carrizo Badlands in another. When exploring the more famous trails, such as Canyon Sin Nombre, don't lose sight of this gem hidden in plain sight.


Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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6 Waypoints
20 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
10 Community Reviews
1 Video
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