Cahulla Trail

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Crossing the desert can be one of the most enjoyable Overlanding adventures you can do. Cahuilla Trail is a great trail that takes you from Highway 78 near Ocotillo Wells to near the old abandoned naval base. The route passes the Atrian Well and gas domes, making this one of the more epic locations in the Ocotillo Wells OHV park. The western end of the trail near the highway has camping suitable for everything up to an RV. But if you want something a bit more epic, check out the hills on the north side of the OHV park. The east end of this trail has some odd camping restrictions that affect when you can camp. So please ask the park before camping on the trail's east end.