Chill Hike – Cool Canyon

Join us for our first “Chill Hike” of 2025 – in Anza-Borrego’s Cool Canyon! This 2-mile out and back trail will gain approximately 450 ft in elevation. The trail leads up a sandy wash with a bit of rock scrambling. 

What is Included:

• Guided hike in Cool Canyon, a narrow canyon with unique rock formations. 

• Views of Granite Mountain from the trail. 

• A fun day hiking in the Park with other desert loving hikers!

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone looking for a hike off-the-beaten-path.

• Anyone who enjoys a little rock scrambling.

Please bring: 

• Sturdy hiking shoes 

• Hiking poles (optional) 

• Sun protection 

• 2 liters of water 

• Snacks 

• Layers 

REGISTER TODAY!

Date: February 8, 2025 

Time: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.  

Location: Meet at the ABF store at 8:30 a.m. (587 Palm Canyon Dr. #110, Borrego Springs, CA 92004; in The Mall next to Calico’s). We’ll then carpool/caravan to the trailhead. 

Cost: 

ABF Member: FREE 

Non-Member: $15 

Student: $5 

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial hardship. If you’d like to request a scholarship, please reach out to [email protected] with a two–three paragraph description about why you’d like to attend this program and your need for a scholarship.   

About the Hike Leader: 

Lizbeth Barcena has been camping, hiking, and exploring the Anza-Borrego Desert for over 17 years. Originally from Guadalajara, she grew up in a quiet San Joaquin Valley town in Alta California, halfway between Yosemite and San Francisco. She studied architecture at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and has 20 years of experience working on local and international architectural projects. She splits her time between Los Angeles and Borrego Springs, where she volunteers for organizations in the Colorado and Mojave Deserts. An urbanite by profession but a desert lover at heart, she is dedicated to conserving and preserving our natural environment and bringing awareness of the wonders and fragility of nature through the arts. She is a certified California Naturalist and certified in Regenerative Building. She is a multidisciplinary artist experimenting with clay forms and writing. She is enrolled in a Creative Writing Certificate program at UCLA Extension and is pursuing an MFA in Nature Writing. She is working on her first literary fiction novel set in this desert.  

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be received seven days before the event if you wish to receive a refund. Programs may be cancelled due to inclement weather or low attendance. If ABF cancels a program, we will issue a full refund or credit.