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Hike & Explore Anza-Borrego State Park
Trip Details
- When: Saturday, 02/14/2026
- Registration Opens: Monday, 01/12/2026
- Registration Closes: Friday, 02/06/2026
- Trip Cost: $65.00
Trip Highlights
- Explore two iconic desert hikes: The Slot and Palm Canyon
- Learn about the unique geology and ecology of Anza-Borrego
- Navigate a twisting sandstone slot canyon
- Visit a natural fan palm oasis and potential bighorn sheep habitat
- Practice Leave No Trace and learn desert hiking safety skills
- Enjoy a full day of guided hiking and scenic desert views
Trip Description
Join us for a full-day hiking trip to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, where we鈥檒l
explore at least two iconic trails: The Slot and Palm Canyon. We鈥檒l navigate the winding
sandstone walls of The Slot before heading to Palm Canyon to hike toward a native
fan palm oasis, with chances to see desert wildlife and learn about the park鈥檚 unique
geology and ecosystem along the way. This trip includes roughly 6 miles of moderate
hiking through desert terrain!
Upon registering for this trip, you can anticipate an informative email approximately
one week prior to the departure date. This email will provide essential details such
as trip meet-up times, the comprehensive trip itinerary, recommended items to bring,
and more.
For any inquiries or concerns leading up to the receipt of this email, please don't
hesitate to reach out to our team at outdooradventures@csusm.edu.
| Category | Cost with Outdoor Adventures | Cost On Your Own |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | Included | $45.00 |
| Lunch | Included | $25.00 |
| Entry fees | Included | $30.00 |
| Total Cost | $65.00 | $100.00 |
Our goal is to provide students with affordable opportunities to experience the outdoors
in a variety of ways. We subsidize trip costs by 30%-55%. See above for cost-savings.
Some costs are estimated when exact prices aren't available.