Anza-Borrego: Canyons & Caves Run

Overview:

Gear up for an unforgettable adventure through Anza-Borrego! We’ll carve our way through twisting sandstone canyons, crawl into hidden mud caves beneath the desert floor, and stand at overlooks, so dramatic they feel like you’ve landed on another planet.
Our journey kicks off in Canyon Sin Nombre, where rugged canyon walls guide us into the legendary Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves — a maze of underground passages waiting to be explored. From there, we’ll squeeze through the tight turns of Sandstone Canyon, marvel at the towering, cathedral-like spires of the Mud Palisades, and climb up to the Wind Caves for sweeping, panoramic views of the desert stretching to the horizon.
But the adventure doesn’t stop there. We’ll hike our way through the narrow sandstone corridors of The Slot, then climb to the top of Font’s Point, where the Borrego Badlands erupt in a kaleidoscope of color. To cap it all off, we’ll push deeper into the badlands and finally discover the surreal, larger-than-life Galleta Meadows Sculptures scattered across the desert floor as we end our journey.
This isn’t just a drive — it’s a true desert odyssey. A blend of off-roading, exploration, and jaw-dropping scenery that will leave you in awe at every turn.
General Information:

• Official Trip Dates: Saturday, November 8th to Monday, November 10th.
• I’ll be camping on Friday night — anyone who wants to head up early is welcome to join.

Rally Point and Time:

• Chevron Gas Station (1071 Imperial Hwy, Ocotillo, CA 92259)
• Time: Saturday, November 8th at 12:00 pm
• GPS Rally Point Coordinate: 32.730740, -115.994520
• Gaia GPX Maps: Coming Soon!
• OnXOffroad GPX Maps: Coming Soon!
• Total Miles: Coming Soon!

Trails and Rating:
Easy: (WT-1) Dirt and rocky roads dotted with small obstacles like rocks, dips, and ruts. Sandy areas with mild off camber.

• Canyon Sin Nombre
• Vallecito Creek Road
• Arroyo Tapiado
• Arroyo Seco Del Diablo
• Sandstone Canyon
• Olla Wash - Anza Borrego
• Fish Creek Trail
• Palo Verde Wash
• Short Wash
• Font's Point
• San Felipe Wash
• The Slot

Moderate: (WT-2) Expect terrain that’ll challenge your tires and test your ground clearance. Dirt and rocky roads with obstacles under 10 inches—think rocks, ruts, and dips. Trails may get steep with off camber section.

• Inspiration Wash
• Diablo Drop-Off

Day-by-Day Details:

Day 1 (Saturday): Rally Point to Mud Caves
Details Coming Soon!

Day 2 (Sunday): Mud Palisades, Sandstone Canyon, Fish Creek Trail
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Day 3 (Sunday): Fonts Point, Badlands, Galleta Meadows Sculptures
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