The Slot

The Slot is an extremely narrow sandstone hiking canyon located in the heart of Anza-Borrego State Park. This popular, family-friendly destination is a great opportunity to take a dirt road to a mesmerizing slot canyon carved by millions of years of flash floods and eroding rock. This unique hiking opportunity in southern California starts as an open-ish area but quickly closes in. At points along the hike, you will be trying to shimmy sideways to continue. Once it reaches the bottom, it opens up to Borrego Mountain Wash, where your 4-wheel drive friends can pick you up and return you to the parking area. Great for groups, friends, or solo adventures, The Slot is a great place to visit for those who come prepared for a day in the desert. The Slot can reach over 110 degrees in the summer, so be sure to bring lots of water and notify people where you are going. This area is at high risk of flash floods and should only be entered on sunny days.