Coyote Canyon Road

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Coyote Canyon Road is a popular trail on the west side of Anza Borrego, known for its year-round water crossings. This oasis-like area of the desert is fun to travel through, especially in the spring during the desert flower blooms. The area directly around the trailhead is marked on State Park ma...Read More
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Highlights of Coyote Canyon Road

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Iconic Category IconIconic
Overland Category IconOverland
Scenic Category IconScenic
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
1407 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
10/01 - 05/31
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
Coyote Canyon Road
Nearest Town
Borrego Springs
Nearest Services
Borrego Springs
Management Agency
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
District
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Overview

Coyote Canyon Road is a popular trail on the west side of Anza Borrego, known for its year-round water crossings. This oasis-like area of the desert is fun to travel through, especially in the spring during the desert flower blooms. The area directly around the trailhead is marked on State Park maps as a popular flower field with bright purple coloring the landscape. Be mindful of heavy foot traffic as visitors come to see the blooms, and respect management rules. During his overland exploration, Captain Juan Bautista De Anza named Coyote Canyon, where he camped in this area on March 14, 1774. In 1775, Anza led a colonizing expedition of 240 people and over 800 head of livestock from Tubac, Arizona, to modern-day San Francisco, California. Coyote Canyon Road closes at Waypoint 9 from June 1 to September 30 to preserve the watering opportunities for the Desert Bighorn Sheep.

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14 Waypoints
44 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
25 Community Reviews
1 Video
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