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East of Algodones 4WD Tour
01/07/2012 - 8:00am
01/07/2012 - 5:00pm
Location:
Meet at ABDSP Visitor Center flagpole
Leader: Paul Johnson
$70 / $60 for ABF members
Level: Moderate, 3 short, off-trail walks with some rock scrambling and hill climbing
Join Paul Johnson for an all-day trip to explore some of the many fascinating and beautiful places along this scenic route. This portion of the Colorado Desert, which lies east of the Algodones Sand Dunes (more recently known as the Imperial Sand Dunes), is infrequently visited, not well known, and definitely off the beaten track.
Our first stop will be a view across the dunes, followed by a stop at the dramatic south end of the Chocolate Mountains. We'll take short walks through multi-colored hills of volcanic ash and a cobblestone slot canyon. Our final stop will be in the Palo Verde Mountains where we can hunt for vein agate, which is permitted by the BLM.
Please arrive with a FULL TANK OF GAS, lunch, plenty of water, sturdy walking shoes/boots and a camera. 4WD, high clearance vehicles recommended. Carpooling will be encouraged so that fuel cost can be shared.
If you are not a US citizen, please bring your passport as we will drive through a border patrol inspection station.
Limited to 16 participants.
THIS TRIP IS SOLD OUT AND IS WAIT-LIST ONLY. CALL 760-767-4063 TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT-LIST.
Paul Johnson has lived and worked in Borrego Springs and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park since 1973. During that time he has worked as a Park Naturalist, professional tour guide, photographer and photography instructor. He currently works for the Colorado Desert District as an Environmental Services Intern, conducting field research and photographic monitoring. He lives with his partner Sonja, and together they provide staff services for their cat Billie.
