Borrego Palm Canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, CA

Hike Borrego Palm Canyon Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, CA

Class 1 2.9 miles 500 gain 1-2 hr Out + Back Jan 11, 2017
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Solitude

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Starting in the Borrego Palm Campground (where you need to pay for day use), follow the well-worn trail through the progressively narrowing Borrego Palm Canyon. The trail is easy to follow and crosses a flowing stream a couple of times. The trail leads along the northern side of the drainage after the palm grove comes into view, and then drops down to them. Signs and a blockade attempt to prevent visitors from leaving the trail and getting too close to the palms to help them grow, creating a small viewing area. If you're into peakbagging, the route continues to Indianhead from here.

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Start at a pool containing endangered desert fish.
Start at a pool containing endangered desert fish.
Along the Borrego Palm Canyon Trail, headed into the canyon in the center of this photo.
Along the Borrego Palm Canyon Trail, headed into the canyon in the center of this photo.
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The trail is well-maintained and marked.
The trail is well-maintained and marked.
The Borrego Palm Canyon Trail enters a wash.
The Borrego Palm Canyon Trail enters a wash.
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Entering Borrego Palm Canyon.
Entering Borrego Palm Canyon.
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Some vegetation along the way within Borrego Palm Canyon.
Some vegetation along the way within Borrego Palm Canyon.
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Borrego Palm Oasis visible ahead.
Borrego Palm Oasis visible ahead.
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Approaching the Palms.
Approaching the Palms.
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The trail crosses a stream.
The trail crosses a stream.
A small waterfall just before the Borrego Palms.
A small waterfall just before the Borrego Palms.
Borrego Palm Oasis.
Borrego Palm Oasis.
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The Borrego Palms from within the viewing area.
The Borrego Palms from within the viewing area.
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Family photo ;)
Family photo ;)
Heading up a little side trail to get a view back down the canyon.
Heading up a little side trail to get a view back down the canyon.
Overlooking the palms, my brother Nick in the foreground.
Overlooking the palms, my brother Nick in the foreground.

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