Intermediate Guided Driving Tour
Climb rugged passes, glide through deep sand, and explore winding desert washes
Join us for a 5-hour driving adventure across Hawk Canyon, over Goat Pass, and through the deep sands of Blowsand Canyon into the winding reaches of Rainbow Wash. Expect a dynamic, ever-changing route with scenic stops and an optional extension to Fonts Point if time and group interest allow.
What to Expect:
- Rocky climbs and descents with panoramic desert views
- Some deep sand driving
- Expansive washes like San Felipe and narrower passages near Rainbow Wash
- Scenic stops at fault zones and Vista del Malpais, with an optional extension to Fonts Point
Who Should Attend:
- Drivers with high-clearance 4WD vehicles (no AWD vehicles)
- Those comfortable with intermediate dirt roads and sand
- 4WD enthusiasts looking for a technical challenge and scenic desert adventure
REGISTER TODAY!
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (end time is approximate)
Location: Meet at the ABF store in the Mall: 587 Palm Canyon Dr. #110, Borrego Springs, CA, 92004 (next to Calico’s). The group will then caravan to the start of the route.
Cost:
PRIMARY VEHICLE + DRIVER:
Non-members: $65/vehicle
ABF members: $55/vehicle
Students: $32/vehicle
ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS IN VEHICLE:
Additional general participant: $20
Additional student participant: $10
Children 5 & under: FREE
Cancellation Policy & Scholarships: Please see our FAQs page to read our cancellation policy and learn about scholarship options.
What Previous Attendees are Saying:
“Nice itinerary and pace. Leaders were great.”
“…it was another great opportunity to improve my off-road skills with a safe and knowledgeable group!”
“The guides were fabulous…And fabulous scenery”
Tour Leader:
From his earliest childhood family memories to his teenage years in the Boy Scouts, being active in the outdoors shaped who Todd is. His first visit to Anza Borrego was March 2017, during the super bloom, and he’s been hooked ever since. Professionally, he’s a high school science educator, teaching mainly biology and earth science for nearly 3 decades. Currently he’s on special assignment as the district’s Health Pathway Coordinator, overseeing the career development programs at eight high schools. Todd is a CPR instructor, American Red Cross wilderness first aid trained, and Stop the Bleed certified. He has a passion for serving as an ambassador for our wonderful desert and hopes that he can encourage others to work toward its preservation.
