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will check-in at Anza-Borrego Park Headquarters
at 11:00 am on Saturday. Directions to Anza Borrego State Park Headquarters Leave early (8:00 am) so you can take your time and stop for the views. (2.5 hours with stops) 1) Go East on I-8 (approx. 30 miles). . . .boring traffic---climbing to 3000 feet above sea level. *2) Get off onto Ca-79 to Julian (23 miles) not Pine Valley. . .follow the signs! Terrific route thru Cuyamaca State Park. . .mountain roads. . .be careful! Stop at the lake and the view spot 2 miles before Julian. A fantastic view of your route! 3) No time for Julian. . .Turn Right onto Ca-78 to Brawley (18 miles). . .down the mountain. Don't STOP!!! Last years fire is still evident. . .you can see so much of the mountain. Be careful!!! 4) Turn left onto State Route S-3 (Yaqui Pass) to Borrego Springs (11 miles). Stop at the top and take a look backwards! Outdoors pee break. Once over the pass, you will be awarded with a breath-taking view of Borrego Springs Valley. 5) At Christmas Circle (no street lights) go around ccw to Palm Canyon Drive (West). You should be seeing the main town and malls. . .if not you are going East---turn around! 6) Drive one mile up Palm Canyon Drive---follow the signs to AB Park Headquarters. Get there early... there are things to see and experience and BUY! *Step #2 substitute Get off onto State Route S-1 (Sunrise Highway) up to Mt. Laguna and thru to Julian (33 miles) You are now 6000 feet above sea level. Major cool views. |
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