About the Hike: This is a great hike, the trail becomes unmarked after about a mile, and then it's scrambling on rocks, that was the exciting part. Probably a moderate hike, and definitely involves bouldering, climbing on rocks (no ropes needed). Choose a cool day, since there is no cover from the sun, this is the middle of the desert.Time: Start: 1.00pm, End: 5:00pm, total hiking time = 4hr
Distance: 3mi one-way (1mi marked, rest is jumping on boulders), elevation: 400ft gain
Driving and other Info: The key is to drive there in a car that has clearance. The approach road is also very uneven, so drive in a car that can handle all that. Follow this map, don't take the other route since it will kill the car. SUV is best. 71mi, 2 hrs from La Jolla.
Our Hike: We had some intresting experiences, both on the hike and driving back. My car has very low clearance, and it was shoveling sand all the way. Another car got stuck in sand while passing us on the opposite side, so we had quite an adventure rescuing it.
The hike was on a cool March afternoon, and you can go as far as you want, we stopped at a cliff / small hill overlooking the Anza Borrego valley, the view was awesome and so was the path there. It gives you a feel of charting your own path through the wilderness without making it dangerous.
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