Backpacking in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

1 documented trips · 700 total feet of climbing across all routes

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park at a glance

CaliPeaks documents 1 backpacking route in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, covering 3.0 miles of trail and 700 feet of cumulative climbing. Routes range from 3 mi (Borrego Palm Canyon) to 3 mi (Borrego Palm Canyon). The gentlest climbing is on Borrego Palm Canyon at 700 feet of total gain.

The area is managed by California State Parks. None of the documented routes require a wilderness permit. The most-recommended months across these routes are October, November, December.

Borrego Palm Canyon

Borrego Palm Canyon is Anza-Borrego's signature walk: 1.5 miles up a rocky canyon to an overlook above the state park's most famous palm oas…

3 mi700 ft gain1–2 daysDiff 4

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