The signature hike at Anza Borrego is the 3 mile hike to Palm Canyon. This is a hike I do every time I visit since it is easy and convenient to the town/campground. The trail follows a creek (usually dry) until you approach the palm grove where water suddenly bubbles up from a spring.A grove of about 50 native California Fan Palms are huddled at the end of the canyon. Before the devastating 2004 flash flood, the palm grove numbered over 300. Signs of new growth abound so the future outlook for the grove appears promising.
We run into Dennis at the trail-head
Trail meanders up-hill along the dry creek bed toward the palm grove
Suddenly water appears and quickly disappears into the desert
Jaws! - stark evidence of the 2004 flash flood
Nearing the main grove
Small waterfall below the grove
Remembering Patti - standing where she once stood
Mike standing in the middle of the shady grove
Great views of the valley from the high-trail
View of Borrego Springs from the high trail
Zooming in on Fonts Point lying across the valley
Taking a break on a natural rock bench
Evening view of Rabbit Ridge (far ridge) and Coyote Peak ridge (middle foreground)
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