Arroyo Seco Del Diablo

4.8/5 (30 reviews)
Arroyo Seco Del Diablo cuts right through the Carrizo Badlands. The walls of mud and rock change with every whisp of wind, raindrop, and earth shift, causing the canyon to change constantly. The trail is a unique and new experience every time you drive it. Combine this with Arroyo Tapiado or Dia...Read More
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Highlights of Arroyo Seco Del Diablo

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Iconic Category IconIconic
Mud Category IconMud
Overland Category IconOverland
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
1233 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Nearest Town
Julian
Nearest Services
Julian
Management Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
District
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Overview

Arroyo Seco Del Diablo cuts right through the Carrizo Badlands. The walls of mud and rock change with every whisp of wind, raindrop, and earth shift, causing the canyon to change constantly. The trail is a unique and new experience every time you drive it. Combine this with Arroyo Tapiado or Diablo Drop Off for an entire weekend of overlanding in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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12 Waypoints
38 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
30 Community Reviews
1 Video
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