Roam
Start with familiar and popular Cowles, then take a detour for views west to the ocean and east to the Cuyamacas.
This trail is part of the Coast to Crest Trail of the San Dieguito River Park. The 70-mile planned Coast to Crest Trail will extend one day from Volcan Mountain near Julian to the shore …
Hike through a canyon with towering walls to some old and remote rock-house ruins.
Whale Peak, though not the highest peak in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, is high enough at 5349 feet to offer spectacular views of much of the park and mountain ranges in Mexico and Arizona. …
Hike to the top of this profile that looms 3000 feet above Borrego Springs.
Sheep Canyon has one of the larger streams flowing east out of the San Ysidro Mountains. Its bubbling waters cascade over boulders and down waterfalls into clear pools, and its banks are lined with shady …
One of the highest peaks in Anza-Borrego has fascinating plant life and gorgeous views.
These wind-eroded sandstone blocks are fun to explore.
Combs Peak is the fifth highest peak in San Diego County and also one of the most remote. Surprisingly, it is in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. From this lofty summit there are views of …
Visiting Indian Hill gives us a renewed appreciation for this desert area. Humans have used the area for perhaps several thousand years. The last Indian cultural group to occupy this area was the Kumeyaay. It …
Sandstone Canyon is one of several long canyons that stretch down the flanks of the rapidly eroding Vallecito Mountains. Frequent visitors to this part of the Anza-Borrego Desert consider Sandstone Canyon to be the most …
Church Spur provides overviews of Borrego Valley and the work of profound geological forces.
Keep the kids off the antennae and away from the laser targets on Monument Peak.
Hike to the roof of San Diego County and see Mexico and Arizona from one spot.