Loop Wash

4.7/5 (8 reviews)
Loop Wash is an alternate side trip to the more famous Fish Creek. No pun intended, but it "loops" around a portion of Fish Creek, making it a perfect alternative when going in or out of Fish Creek. The entire area that makes up this system of trails was once a shallow sea five million years ago. ...Read More
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Highlights of Loop Wash

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Desert Category IconDesert
Iconic Category IconIconic
Overland Category IconOverland
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
796 ft
Shape of Trail
Loop
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Nearest Town
Ocotillo
Nearest Services
Borrego Springs
Management Agency
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
District
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Overview

Loop Wash is an alternate side trip to the more famous Fish Creek. No pun intended, but it "loops" around a portion of Fish Creek, making it a perfect alternative when going in or out of Fish Creek. The entire area that makes up this system of trails was once a shallow sea five million years ago. If you take the time and look closely, you will find Coquina shell beds in the mud ledges that line the trail.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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5 Waypoints
17 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
8 Community Reviews
1 Video
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