Mortero Palms - Anza Borrego

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The Jacumba Mountains shield this area from weather and afternoon sun. It made for more hospitable dwelling lands for the Kumeyaay, who made this area home for over a thousand years. The palm grove up this canyon provided them with material for structures and clothing. Today Motero Palms deliver...Read More
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Highlights of Mortero Palms - Anza Borrego

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Desert Category IconDesert
Iconic Category IconIconic
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
2018 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Mortero Palms
Nearest Town
Ocotillo
Nearest Services
Ocotillo
Management Agency
Anza-Borrega Desert State Park
District
Anza-Borrega Desert State Park

Overview

The Jacumba Mountains shield this area from weather and afternoon sun. It made for more hospitable dwelling lands for the Kumeyaay, who made this area home for over a thousand years. The palm grove up this canyon provided them with material for structures and clothing. Today Motero Palms delivers a beautiful hike to the palms and a sought-after camping opportunity that is not well rivaled within the park.

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3 Waypoints
11 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
3 Community Reviews
1 Video
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