Mortero Wash - Anza Borrego

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Mortero Wash is a popular destination in Anza-Borrego due to its rich cultural and historical significance and stunning natural beauty. The wash is located in a southeast area of the park and offers visitors a chance to explore the region's fascinating history and unique geological formations. The... Read More
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Highlights of Mortero Wash - Anza Borrego

Camping Category Icon Camping
Desert Category Icon Desert
Overland Category Icon Overland
Rock Category Icon Rock
Sand Category Icon Sand
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Wash Category Icon Wash
Highest Elevation
1949 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Nearest Town
Ocotillo
Nearest Services
Ocotillo
Management Agency
Anza-Borrega Desert State Park
District
Anza-Borrega Desert State Park

Overview

Mortero Wash is a popular destination in Anza-Borrego due to its rich cultural and historical significance and stunning natural beauty. The wash is located in a southeast area of the park and offers visitors a chance to explore the region's fascinating history and unique geological formations. The wash is home to many stunning rock formations and canyons, including the Mortero Palms, an oasis of palm trees fed by a natural spring. Also rich in railroad history, you hike to the famous Goat Canyon Train Trustle, the world's largest wooden train bridge, or keep it easy and check out the old stop directly off the trail. The Kumeyaay, early Native Americans left behind various ancient artifacts, including mortars and pestles used for grinding seeds and grains that you can witness in the Piedras Grandes Cultural Preserve found on the trail.

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15 Waypoints
47 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
10 Community Reviews
1 Video
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