Mortero Wash North - Anza Borrego

3.5/5 (6 reviews)
In the southwest corner of Anza Borrego State Park sits one of the most visited trails in this desolate part of California. Just off of Mortero Wash North is a popular gathering areas in the desert. The Dolomite Mine is a great abandoned mine but is rather difficult to get to. While traveling th... Read More
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Highlights of Mortero Wash North - Anza Borrego

Desert Category Icon Desert
Mine Category Icon Mine
Overland Category Icon Overland
Rock Category Icon Rock
Sand Category Icon Sand
Wash Category Icon Wash
Highest Elevation
1173 ft
Shape of Trail
Loop
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Mortero Wash North
Nearest Town
Ocotillo
Nearest Services
Ocotillo
Management Agency
Anza-Borrega Desert State Park
District
Anza-Borrega Desert State Park

Overview

In the southwest corner of Anza Borrego State Park sits one of the most visited trails in this desolate part of California. Just off of Mortero Wash North is a popular gathering areas in the desert. The Dolomite Mine is a great abandoned mine but is rather difficult to get to. While traveling through Mortero Wash North, you will be surrounded by some of the amazing flora of the southern portion of the Anza Borrego Desert. Whether you are out exploring the desert or trying to get to the Dolomite Mine, Mortero Wash North is a great stop.

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4 Waypoints
14 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
1 Video
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