Borrego Mountain Wash

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Deep in the heart of the Anza Borrego State Desert is a neat secret that is rarely traveled. This jewel has everything Anza Borrego has to offer in a short package. Sharing the state park's name, Borrego Mountain Wash has everything from wind caves, Devils Rock Sculptures, narrow canyons, dry wate...Read More
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Highlights of Borrego Mountain Wash

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Desert Category IconDesert
Iconic Category IconIconic
Mud Category IconMud
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Wash Category IconWash
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
670 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Nearest Town
Borrego Springs
Nearest Services
Salton City
Management Agency
Anza-Borrega Desert State Park
District
Anza-Borrega Desert State Park

Overview

Deep in the heart of the Anza Borrego State Desert is a neat secret that is rarely traveled. This jewel has everything Anza Borrego has to offer in a short package. Sharing the state park's name, Borrego Mountain Wash has everything from wind caves, Devils Rock Sculptures, narrow canyons, dry waterfalls, and amazing hiking. Just be ready, this trail is also one of the hardest trials in all of Anza Borrego Park, and it leaves no way to run out the way you came in.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
5 Waypoints
17 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
4 Community Reviews
1 Video
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