Coyote Canyon Trail - Borrego Springs
The South Coyote Canyon trail is located North of Borrego Springs at the end of DiGiorgio Road in the Anza Borrego desert national forest. The trail travels 13.2 miles one way to Middle Willows in the Coyote Canyon. This is an out and back trail, there is no passage through the mountains to the North Coyote Canyon Trail. We really enjoyed the day out there. Several of the cactus were in bloom, the water was running and we got an early start and missed the rush of desert photographers.
Coyote Canyon runs from Anza to Borrego Springs and offers two separate vehicle trails, one from the north and one from the south. Of the two, the southern approach is more popular with hikers and four-wheelers. It is also slightly easier, although a rough half-mile section will test any vehicle. For eight months of the year, hikers, horses, and mountain bikers can connect the two trails via a 3 mile section of the canyon between Middle and Upper Willows. Between June 1 and September 30 each year, Coyote Canyon is closed to all users to protect water sources for the rare peninsular bighorn sheep. A seasonal closure gate after Second Crossing restricts users during this time.
The trail leaves from Borrego Springs to the north, passing the historical marker commemorating Sebastian Tarabal. It passes the graded road to Vern Whitaker Horse Camp before leaving the citrus groves behind and entering Anza-Borrego Desert State Park up a formed, sandy trail.
There are three crossings of Coyote Creek; the first is usually dry, the others normally have year-round water that may be up to 24 inches deep. Conventional vehicles can generally handle the trail as far as Second Crossing but should not attempt to cross. You can view abundant succulents at the Desert Gardens. The gardens make a pleasant spot for a picnic. Two small tables have been set among the ocotillos, cane chollas, teddy bear chollas, creosote bushes, beaver tails, and prickly pear cacti.
Second Crossing is approximately 100 yards long, with a moderately soft bottom. It is often the deepest of the three crossings, but a slow steady approach in a high-clearance 4WD will normally be trouble free. Do not attempt this if the creek is in flood or appears unusually deep.
The notoriously difficult stretch of trail comes a short distance after Third Crossing. The trail ascends a steep, rocky pinch that consists of loose, fist-size rocks and large embedded boulders. Careful wheel placement and a spotter to help select the best line and watch the undercarriage are a big advantage. However, with a careful experienced driver at the wheel and a bit of care, most stock SUVs will make the ascent. Good tires with sturdy sidewalls are also an advantage to help minimize the risk of flats from sharp rocks. This is the 6-rated section of the trail, and it extends for half a mile. The first 200 yards are the worst; park at the base of the climb and scout ahead on foot to be sure you want to tackle it. This is not a safe place to back down should you change your mind. It is difficult to pass on this section, so if you see oncoming vehicles, wait for them to finish their descent before you head up.
The trail forks in a short distance. To the left leads around an alternate, slightly longer loop around Sheep Canyon, which passes a primitive camping area with a few picnic tables and pit toilets but no other facilities. There is no fee. Looking farther up the canyon from the camping area, you can see an area of fan palms. The Indian Canyon - Cougar Canyon trail for hikers and horses also leads off from near the campground. This trail passes an Indian sweat lodge as well as grinding stones.
The main trail continues through Collins Valley before it swings past the entrance to Salvador Canyon, where there are more fan palms, and drops into Coyote Creek. The trail here is lumpy and uneven, but even though it is slow going, it will not cause any difficulty to anyone who has made it this far. Water flows in this section of Coyote Creek for most of the year. The trail ends at the closure gate just south of Middle Willows, where a keen eye will find the mortar beds of Indian camps from a time long past.
The trail is best suited for small and midsize SUV because of a couple spots where there is tight clearance between large boulders. Good clearance and tires, and an absence of side steps and low-hanging brush bars, are a definite advantage.
Juan Bautista de Anza first passed through the Borrego Valley in March 1774, on his first route-finding mission to the new Spanish settlements in California. Santa Catarina Springs was their campsite on March 14, 1774.
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Coyote Canyon - Borrego Springs
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk
Coyote Canyon North of Borrego Springs in Anza Borrego State Park
Southern California
Daystar 1.5 lift kit
15 Crager Soft 8 wheels
235 Kenda Klever Mud Tires
AEM intake
We spent a 9 hour day out on Coyote Trail. It was a 2 hour drive to get to Anza Borrego State Park. We stopped by the visitor center to check trail conditions and grab a map of the area. Coyote Trail is just north of the visitor center. The stretch of Borrego Spring Road contains several metal sculptors of ancient animals in the area. Coyote Canyon ends after about 2 hours. There is a closed off fence at the end. Then you have to turn around and come back out. The fun bit can be found around the halfway point around 1 hour in. There you can find the water crossings and climbing challenges. After that, you enter the 2nd half which doesn't offer much of a drive or change in the view. We spent extra time to record and take in some sights as well. A Hyundai was able to make it through all of the water crossings, up until the last one. After the last water crossing you enter a series of climbs that will require 4WD, 4X4, and height clearances. We stopped by Carlee's, a local bar and grill, before we headed home.
Upper Coyote Canyon Trail - Anza Borrego Desert
The Upper Coyote Canyon trail is located in Anza, California in the Anza Borrego desert national forest. This trail is an out and back trail, there is no passage through the mountains to the South Coyote Canyon Trail. We really enjoyed the day out there and we only ran into 2 other off-roaders the whole trip. Baily’s Cabin is a free pack-in & pack-out camp site that is worth checking out and if you time it just right, like we did, following a rain, you will see many cactus in bloom.
Coyote Canyon runs from Anza to Borrego Springs and offers two separate vehicle trails, one from the north and one from the south. Of the two, the southern approach is more popular with hikers and four-wheelers. It is also slightly easier, although a rough half-mile section will test any vehicle. For eight months of the year, hikers, horses, and mountain bikers can connect the two trails via a 3 mile section of the canyon between Middle and Upper Willows. Between June 1 and September 30 each year, Coyote Canyon is closed to all users to protect water sources for the rare peninsular bighorn sheep. A seasonal closure gate after Second Crossing restricts users during this time.
The trail is best suited for small and midsize SUV because of a couple spots where there is tight clearance between large boulders. Good clearance and tires, and an absence of side steps and low-hanging brush bars, are a definite advantage.
Juan Bautista de Anza first passed through the Borrego Valley in March 1774, on his first route-finding mission to the new Spanish settlements in California. Santa Catarina Springs was their campsite on March 14, 1774.
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Flash Flood Coyote Canyon beginning to end - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Flash Flood Coyote Canyon - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Horse back riding in Coyote Canyon, Borrego Springs
Coyote Canyon OHV Jeep Trail Anza Borrego, Ca
This is South Coyote Canyon in Anza Borrego, CA. Nice little trail especially in the early spring for wild flowers.
Coyote Canyon: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park CA rough spot
Coyote Canyon, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, CA. Rough, steep spot in the trail just before getting to Lower Willows and Santa Catarina Spring. The turn off to Sheep Canyon is just after you pass Santa Catarina Spring. That is a LandCruiser coming up the trail.
Flooding of Superbloom flower fields in Coyote Canyon Anza-Borrego Desert
Flooding of Superbloom flower fields in Coyote Canyon Anza-Borrego Desert. Field with desert sunflowers, purple verbena, and desert evening primroses gets flooded.
Exploring Coyote Canyon in Anza Borrego, and SOTA Activation
Lots of exploring and not much radio play, but it was a fun trip including the first activation of a Southern Desert SOTA summit.
Anza Borrego Coyote Canyon Bypass road to second crossing.mp4
Going down.
Easy ride but,
It is a little jiggely.
Coyote Canyon 11.15 - Anza Borrego
1st trip up since it opened for the season. the ascent to sheep canyon was rougher than I recall it ever being.
Off Road Adventure Fonts Point to Coyote Canyon, Anza Borrego
Recent off road trip with a group of friends in Southern Cali, San Diego ORV Club. Location: Anza Borrego State Park, Fonts Point and Coyote Canyon.
coyote Canyon, Borrego Springs
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KLR250 GoProHD Rocky Ride In Borrego Springs Coyote Canyon
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first aired in 2001 with coverage of the beginning events in the Extreme Rock Crawling Championships. We still have lots of that classic footage that we will be putting up just to bring a tear to your eyes for the good old days.
tested many factory four wheel drive vehicles during our early days and you can see the tests we did all categorized on our website.
projected several amazing vehicles including Elsie, our beloved FJ60 that was my family cruiser and remains in the shop to this day - and until the day they plant me in the ground. We also restored and period projected a very nice FJ40 that ended up in the hands of a friend, Bottle-a-day Dave. Anyone ever run across Dave Yarington (a rabid cruiser enthusiast - okay 'nut') please have him contact me. We also projected a great old Cherokee named Scofield (named after my friend who bought it new and explored many backroads in it). That Cherokee also still remains in my family, now driven by my son-in-law and most likely soon to be my Grandson's daily driver. Proof that good machines never die.
also went on some incredible adventures, certainly our favorite thing to do. We traveled a lot of cool trails around southern California as well as the infamous (in the ATV world!) Piute Trail area and of course Moab. What we love most are the scenic trails! You can find them all listed on our website as well.
had a few trail tips (which I hope to do more of), abad product reviews on both items for your rig as well as to make your trail experience better.
Hope to see you out on the trail.
Wild Flowers City, Coyote Canyon
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Top 5 Off-Road Trails in Anza-Borrego State Park, California in 4K UHD
This is a collection of our Contributor Josh N's Favorite / Top / Best 5 Easy to Intermediate Off-Road Trails in the Anza-Borrego State park in California. He wheels them all!
For the individual off-road trail guide please visit:
The Slot -
Borrego Mnt Wash -
Arroyo Tapiadoe -
Pinyon Mnt -
Arroyo Seco Del Diablo -
Diablos Tail -
Fish Creek -
Sandstone Canyon -
Hello everyone, these are my five favorite 4x4 / off-road easy to intermediate off-road trails including some of my favorite overland trails in the deserts of Southern California near Palm Springs, and near Salton Sea. Most of these trails are suitable for beginners to experts due to the optional harder routes.
The trails consist of Offroad Overlanding, Dirt Road, Rock Crawling, Mud Bog, Hill Climbs, Rocky Sections, and High Speed Areas.
Camping – All locations allow dispersed camping. Some areas are better than others like Arroyo Tapiado, Arroyo Seco Del Diablo, Fish Creek, and Pinyon Mountain.
Off-Road – All of the trail are perfect for a day trip. But making a weekend of it is way better
Overland Route - Friday Night - Lower Coyote Canyon (Sheep Canyon). Saturday -Metal SCulptures, Canyon Sin Nombre, Vallecito Wash, Arroyo Tapiado, Arroyo Seco Del Diablo, Diablos Tail. Sunday - Diablos Drop, Fish Creek, Sandstone Canyon, Blow Sand, The Slot, Borrego Mountain.
Vehicles in this video - Jeep Wranger TJ, Jeep Wrangler JKU, Jeep Wrangler JK, Toyota FJ Cruiser, Toyota 4Runner, Jeep Renegade, Toyota Tocoma.
Areas in the video - Anza-Borrego. Highway S2, Highway 78, Highway S22.
Most of the video was shot in 4K UHD for your viewing pleasure.
Please remember, Mines, Mud Caves, and Slots Canyons are dangerous. We advise against entering them. Always be aware of rain in the area. All the trails in the video are at risk of Flash Floods.
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Top 10 Best Off-Road Trails Reviewed In Anza-Borrego State Park California in 4K UHD
This week on JeepAdventures, we review the best 10 off-road and overland trails in Anza- Borrego State Park near Salton Sea California. Anza Borrego is in the Southern part of California near Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, and San Diego. The State park is the largest state park in the united states and offers ton of great 4x4 Trails, overlanding, and Camping. If you have been there, you would understand that the jeep trails in the park is some of the coolest and most scenic off-roading around.
1 - Sandstone Canyon
2 - Calcite Mine
3 - Pinyon Mountain
4 - Arroyo Tapiado
5 - The Slot
6 - Arroyo Seco Del Diablo
7 - Metal Sculptures
8 - Canyon Sin Nombre
9 - South Fork Palm Wash
10 - Fish Creek
The trails are reviewed and items like camping, difficulty, scenery, family friendly, day trips, unique, and much more were taking into consideration for the ranking of these trails.
So join Joshua Noesser as he takes his Jeep Wrangler TJ and also his other Jeeps out to this desert wonderland.
The trails are perfect from everyone from New Drivers, Beginners, Advanced Drivers. Also it is common to see Toyotas, and Jeep Trails out there.
These are the best 10, top 10, favorite 10, favorite 5, best 5, and of course top 5 trails out there.
This will help you plan your next trip to the area.
Recorded in 4K UHD
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Coyote Canyon, Anza Borrego State Park, March 2019
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Welcome to 4x4TV
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CONTACT ME with questions at DougMeyer@4x4TV.TV
first aired in 2001 with coverage of the beginning events in the Extreme Rock Crawling Championships. We still have lots of that classic footage that we will be putting up just to bring a tear to your eyes for the good old days.
tested many factory four wheel drive vehicles during our early days and you can see the tests we did all categorized on our website.
projected several amazing vehicles including Elsie, our beloved FJ60 that was my family cruiser and remains in the shop to this day - and until the day they plant me in the ground. We also restored and period projected a very nice FJ40 that ended up in the hands of a friend, Bottle-a-day Dave. Anyone ever run across Dave Yarington (a rabid cruiser enthusiast - okay 'nut') please have him contact me. We also projected a great old Cherokee named Scofield (named after my friend who bought it new and explored many backroads in it). That Cherokee also still remains in my family, now driven by my son-in-law and most likely soon to be my Grandson's daily driver. Proof that good machines never die.
also went on some incredible adventures, certainly our favorite thing to do. We traveled a lot of cool trails around southern California as well as the infamous (in the ATV world!) Piute Trail area and of course Moab. What we love most are the scenic trails! You can find them all listed on our website as well.
had a few trail tips (which I hope to do more of), abad product reviews on both items for your rig as well as to make your trail experience better.
Hope to see you out on the trail.