2026-Jan: Anza Borrego-Winter Special: Wildflowers, Slot Canyons, etc./Level 2

Special Winter as a new year treat to start 2026 from the desert: wildflowers 🏜️ We will visit wildflowers in Anza Borrego State Park, Slot canyons, etc.

Meeting time: 9:30 AM.
It will take about 3 hours drive for this event. There will not be good phone signals at the trailheads, so contact in advance if you plan to join.

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Level 2: moderate, pace, distance, elevation and exploratory. Click RATING TABLE to learn more about hike levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Our hikes: Hikes options depends on the group.

The wildflowers trails:

1. Henderson Canyon (http://www.abdnha.org/pages/06_exploring/north/roads/022/hendersoncyn.htm)
2. Coyote Canyon-Desert Garden (http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/638/files/Flower%20Map%20Entire%20Park%20March%2017%202017.pdf)
3. The Art Sculptures of Borrego Springs (http://www.desertusa.com/borrego/bs-art.html)
4. Hellhole Canyon, Borrego Badlands, etc
5. Anza Borrego: Palm Spring - Arroyo Hueso Loop (http://borregohiking.com/hiking/2012_palm_spring_badlands_arroyo_hueso_loop.html)
6. Anza Borrego: Rockhouse canyon - Four Frogs canyon loop (http://borregohiking.com/hiking/2017_rockhouse_canyon_four_frogs_canyon_loop.html))

More hiking trails and wildflowers reports https://www.desertusa.com/wildflo/ca_abdsp.html
Anza Borrego "the largest state park in California" (https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638).
Here is a preview for peak time wildflowers in Anza Borrego (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/107101297367084509/)

Super blooms trip 2017 https://photos.app.goo.gl/5CR4YGCKmrENAAdB6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Bs4RuPbaDUR9HwGY9

WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR: water, snacks, food for breakfasts and lunches on the trails. Wear layers clothes, hiking shoes, hiking poles and 10 Hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

REMINDER: By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyote, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***