Wreckage of Time: The Fish Creek Badlands

Visit the stony depths of Split Mountain Gorge and the initial rock record of sedimentation within the Salton Basin. Here, an immense cavalcade of rocks chronicle the Miocene Epoch, when enormous forces of moving water conveyed material from an evolving upland source onto a low basement surface, making for beautifully-preserved aprons of debris freighted with boulders. Add a few landslide deposits, cap it off with marine waters from the Gulf of California, and the advent of the Colorado River delta, and what we have here is outstanding geology. Follow Fish Creek Wash on a fantastic journey up-section through a host of sedimentary layerings to Sandstone Canyon. Several planned stops and short hikes will introduce the participants to the complex history of the area. Bring adequate water, lunch, and a camera. 4WD vehicles are required.

Fee for each tour: Member $35; Non-member $45

"Wreckage of Time" is Part 3 of the 4-part series:

Geology and Paleontology Discovery Series
Instructor: Paul Remeika

Discover the fascinating geology and paleontology of the Anza-Borrego region through this series of four driving tours with a retired ranger who spent close to thirty years studying and writing about the geologic history of this area!
All trips: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. 4WD required. Bring plenty of water, lunch, and camera, and be prepared for short adventure hikes along the way.

Fee for series of all four tours: Member $120; Non-member $160