Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert: Do you like desserts? Do you like stargazing? Do you like to watch incredible sunrises? Don’t worry, these desserts of west america have got you covered.
Anza Borrego Desert State Park is a desert park situated in west america. This desert park is one of the best spots to stargaze at night or even watch the sunrise. This desert won’t let you down.
The desert safari trip agents will take you to the place you want to go as per your preference. Today, in this segment of our travel blogs we will tell you about 10 Best Things You Can Do In Anza Borrego Desert State Park.
1. Font’s Point Sunrise
This is a place which is famous for its sunrise and sunset, you won’t find a more suitable sunrise sunset point in entire california. Font’s point is an incredible part of Anza Borrego Desert State Park.
You don’t need to do anything, just check for the clear sky and if it is clear, wait for the sunrise. People say the sunrise is very magnificent from this viewpoint of the desert. To reach Font’s point sunrise take a right turn on Fonts point trail junction situated on Highway 22.
2. Discovering Badlands Washes Through Driving
Badland washes used to be a tropical area full of water a few million years ago with 550 types of fossils 6 million years ago. Now, after so many years of climate change the tropical area has become an arid desert.
Badlands are the ones which make anza borrego special and tourist attractions. The badland rock formations are incredible, but vulnerable as well. So, try sticking to the established trails or washes.
3. The Pumpkin Patch
The pumpkin patch is located in the boundary line of anza borrego on the east it is about the size of a city block covered with rocks.
If you want to see it, go straight on highway no. 22. You will need to face dirt roads, washes to reach there and anza borrego is a place where you need a 4×4 wheel drive car then you will be able to enjoy desert safari.
4. The Slot Canyon
Slot canyon, situated in the anza borrego, they may not have the colours of utah but they have their own persona.
Remember, that slot canyons are not safe when it is raining near it because they flood very quickly and can damage your vehicle. That’s why they also close down the safari during summer and monsoon season.
5. Stargaze
Stargazing Anza Borrego is one of the best places in California to admire the crystal clear Milky Way in a state that is most commonly subject to light pollution over the badlands.
To get the best view of the start, do this when there is a new moon. Full moon is another experience but in this case; it is more moony than starry. Those photographers who want to shoot the Milky Way core are advised to visit it between March and October.
6. Palm Canyon Trail
The 3.5 mile Palm Canyon Trail is close to the visitor center, and easy to access over a paved parking lot. This path reaches an important palm oasis and that is the main reason why Anza Borrego was turned into a state park in the first place.
Although the Palm Grove is temporarily closed to undergo restoration, the trail is open and offers some beautiful scenery of the various florals in our park. Along the way there is also the Panoramic Overlook trail, a one mile loop, which gives great vistas too.
7. Wind Caves
Wind Caves is a seemingly interesting geological magical estate, most probably as a result of the integrated efforts of wind and water. Such natural formations are a great place to visit.
They are accessible on a short hike along the Fish Creek wash assuming you have a suitable vehicle. Visitors can also park at the primitive campsite back at the end of the paved road and walk in, and have some scenic rock formations on the long route.
8. Cactus Loop Trail
Internationally, although there are many campgrounds with a wide variety of activities near them, the Cactus Loop Trail is a short and easy walk near the Tamarisk Grove Campground. This makes its trail through cacti such as Ocotillo and Cholla.
Visitors can possibly observe blooms of the cacti during spring, with a distinct “super bloom” year. Visitors can possibly observe blooms of the cacti during spring, with a super bloom year. The accessibility of this trail is easy since people can park along the gravelled road.
9. Hellhole Canyon
Hellhole Canyon is an out and back hike, best done in winter and fall and early spring because the temperatures become too high during the summertime.
There are also fewer people on this trail than Palm Canyon due to its accessibility which lies on the same southwest area of the parking lot of the visitor center.
Hikers will find a palm oasis, and possibly observe bighorn sheep, and do a bit of scrambling to arrive at the end of the trail to view the Maidenhair Falls. The effectiveness of the falls is dependent on what time of year and amount of rain.
10. Galleta Meadows Sculptures
Ricardo Breceda, an artist, has made more than 130 metal sculptures located all over the desert around Borrego Springs, and free of charge to the citizens to enjoy.
In these sculptures, one can see the images of various animals, tortoises, camels, scorptions, and ancient desert dwellers.
It is possible to come by vehicle directly into the area where some of the areas have hard surfaces but others have sand, a car that can take the sandy environment can be driven through but there is also the option of parking along the road and taking a walk to see the sculptures. There is a great density of such sculptures along Borrego Springs Road.
Other Things To Remember Before You Visit
1. Blooms in the Springtime
Anza Borrego Desert State Park provides a beautiful wildflowers show in February and March although its occurrence varies every year.
The flowers are most impressive in heavy drought years and then the heavy rain years. Some of the places that tend to bloom quite regularly include Henderson Wash, Coyote Canyon, and the Cactus Loop trail, although the very location tends to vary with the year and time of the season.
And go stinking in the dirt and not over the flowers. When there is a trail follow the trail.
2. Safety in the Desert
It is not the end of the world even when you do not have a four wheel drive vehicle because some sections of the park are asphalted and there are still a lot to see, here is a self driving tour of the state park:
But provided that you are going to be driving in the washes and the more unstable roads no cell service is available and I ask you not to drive on the badlands or vegetation or anything vulnerable.
A spare tire is something that you ought to carry along with you, learn how to change it, and should always be extra cautious on what roads to drive down. Drive through the washes only when they are dry or in the event there is not even a drop of rain in sight of any distance.
Moreover, summer time is characterized by temperate weather of more than 120oF The California desert is greatly to my preference in the winter time.
