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The Calicite Mine Slot Canyon is a great way to spend 1-2 hours in the Calcite Mine / Truckhaven Rocks area. Hiking into the wash that the slot canyon is in offers classic desert landscape that is unique to this area. This slot canyon is different than the other popular slot canyon in Anza-Borrego known as The Slot. This canyon has very smooth. Canon Sin Nombre – Anza Borrego Mud Caves and Slot Canyon Hikes. Desert Slot Canyons – South Anza Borrego State Park region, just off County Road S-2 east of the ‘badlands overlook’ view point is a whole network of narrow walkways & skinny canyon trails to explore. Some are so tight you have to turn side ways to fit through. Slot Canyon Trail, Borrego Springs, CA - Hike I recently stayed at Ocotillo Wells State Park, CA for a night, on my way to San Diego to visit family. In addition to doing some 4x4 on the back roads with my Tacoma/FWC camper, finding some desert flower bloom, I decided to check the adjoining Borrego Springs State Park, CA, just a few miles down.

Slot canyon trail borrego springs ca homes for sale

Slot Canyon Trail Borrego Springs Ca Homes For Sale

The slot canyon is a beautiful natural formation nestled in the heart of the Anza Borrego State Park, about an hour and a half East of San Diego. The park has no fees to enter, thousands of miles to explore and off road on and has unique areas such as the palm tree oasis of Hellhole Canyon, abandoned mines and the slot canyon itself. Anza Borrego-The Slot Canyon Trail Directions: From Christmas Circle in Borrego Springs, drive 11.5 miles southeast on Borrego Springs Road. Turn left on Route 78 East, drive 1.5 miles east of Borrego Springs, and turn left (north) on a dirt road marked Buttes Pass by mile post 87.

Slot Canyon Trail Borrego Springs Campground

Anza Borrego Desert State Park is home to many slot canyons. A favorite that is a simple drive (especially for 2wd cars) is just off of Route 78. Leaving the town of Borrego, take Borrego Springs Road south east through Texas Dip. At the junction of 78 turn left and drive apx 1.5 miles until you see a small sign for Buttes Pass. Turn left and drive the dirt road for less than two miles to the main parking area (stay left along the way unless you also want to visit Hawks Canyon). The trailhead is unmarked but follow the path from the parking lot and you will soon find yourself on the .8 mile trail through the slot canyon.