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Borrego Palm Canyon Trail - 2 members in 5 triplogs have rated this an average 4.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Dec 01 2024
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 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkSan Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,660
Hiking10.59 Miles 2,088 AEG
Hiking10.59 Miles
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1st trip
john suggested a trip to anza borrego state park
he had done some research for two hikes on his wish list
we found a few other hikes that were near tamarisk grove campground
left early sunday morning and rolled into the park near borrego springs to buy a map at the visitor center
our first hike was up hellhole canyon, with the intent of finding maidenhair falls
since there was no water running, we overshot the falls on some animal trails featuring plenty of catclaw
we backtracked to a likely spot, then returned
sandy path for a mile and a half, then a mile or so of rocky uphill to the palms
this would be better done when water is running
next up we went into borrego palms campground to check in and hiked the borrego palms canyon trail
scenic hike up a canyon to a palm grove
we took the alternate trail on the return
drove to the campground and found our cabin, then decided to hike the bill kenyon overlook trail in hopes of cell service
nice little viewpoint
we finished just as it was getting dark
nice enough campground with non-potable running water and showers
cabins do not have heat or electric, but kept temps warmer than tent camping
good first day sample of this very large park
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 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkSan Diego, CA
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johnlpTriplogs 5,208
Hiking10.59 Miles 2,088 AEG
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Anza Borrego has been on my list for quite a number of years. A good winter destination. We drove from Phoenix through the Mecca Hills, by the Salton Sea, and west to Anza.
Following a stop at the visitor center for a map, Hellhole Canyon was our first hike. Easy going up to some palm groves and on to a dry waterfall which we over-shot by 4/10 mile. After fighting our way back through the boulders and catclaw, we got back on the worn path and the nice grade downhill to the car.
Next up was Borrego Palm Canyon Trail. A bit more scenic than Hellhole. Nice hike.
Our final hike was Kenyon Overlook. Short scenic trail where we were able to get cell phone service to help plan the next day's hike. Good first day at California's largest state park! :)
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Dec 04 2021
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 Joined May 17 2007
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Borrego Palm Canyon TrailSan Diego, CA
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rally_toadTriplogs 466
Hiking3.20 Miles 871 AEG
Hiking3.20 Miles   1 Hour   33 Mns   2.29 mph
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Apr 21 2016
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Borrego Palm Canyon TrailSan Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
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JimTriplogs 2,324
Hiking5.30 Miles 640 AEG
Hiking5.30 Miles   2 Hrs      2.65 mph
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Leaving from the visitor center I was only able to get to the end of the official trail, largely because I was too tired from the Skyline the day before. Lots of nice palms, and some impressive sheep sightings near the TH. Disappointed I didn't go further up canyon, but there is always a next time.
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 Joined Feb 28 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Borrego Palm Canyon TrailSan Diego, CA
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rwstormTriplogs 1,041
Hiking3.30 Miles 640 AEG
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This was an easy and fun little hike right out of the campground. I took the main route to the palms in the canyon bottom, returning on the alternate route that stays a little higher on the south side of the drainage. Because of our very dry conditions this winter, wildflowers here and throughout the entire Anza-Borrego were minimal. This is a fairly small palm grove now, because on September 10, 2004 thunderstorms unloaded heavy rain in the upper reaches of the watershed, leading to a flash flood 10 to 20 feet high that uprooted hundreds of trees, sending them down toward the campground area in a raging torrent of watery madness. Nature at its finest! In spite of this, still a worthy destination. A reminder of that event a decade ago is all the palm logs scattered about on the way up canyon. Quite impressive.
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