Anza Borrego Camping Trip

An awe-inspiring night of camping and Astronomy and an
adventurous day of hiking and Geology.
(December 6th and 7th, 2003)
I want this to be voluntary experience.
Last year, I had students that simply showed up for the points!
I am willing to give anyone a tour through this most awesome place.
So, let's do it for fun folks!

Bring your Binoculars or Telescope and Cameras.
Bring camping gear, sleeping bag, tent, walking shoes, food and drink.
There are stores along the route.

We will check-in at Anza-Borrego Park Headquarters at 11:00 am on Saturday.
Get there early (10:30 am) so you can look around the visitor center.

We will leave for our journey at 11:30 am.

We will be traveling on some dirt (sand) roads. No problem.
From San Diego thru Anza-Borrego and back home---200 miles.

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.



		download a pdf map An awe-inspiring night of camping and Astronomy and an adventurous day of hiking and Geology. (December 6th and 7th, 2003) I want this to be voluntary experience. Last year, I had students that simply showed up for the points! I am willing to give anyone a tour through this most awesome place. So, let's do it for fun folks! Bring your Binoculars or Telescope and Cameras. Bring camping gear, sleeping bag, tent, walking shoes, food and drink. There are stores along the route. We will check-in at Anza-Borrego Park Headquarters at 11:00 am on Saturday. Get there early (10:30 am) so you can look around the visitor center. We will leave for our journey at 11:30 am. We will be traveling on some dirt (sand) roads. No problem. From San Diego thru Anza-Borrego and back home---200 miles. 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.