Central Anza-Borrego: Scissors Crossing

The Former Sentenac Ranch near Scissors Crossing

Scissors Crossing is the point where northbound County Road S-2 joins Highway 78 and follows the route east several yard across San Felipe Creek before turning north again. On the map, the junction between the two routes might be said to resemble a scissors.

Scissors Crossing is also the place where Earthquake Valley (the community of Shelter Valley) on the south joins San Felipe Valley on the north. It's an important area, not only because it's a crossroads but also for:

Hiking – The Pacific Crest Trail crosses Highway 78 just east of Scissors Crossing. The California Riding and Hiking Trail comes up Earthquake Valley east of County Road S-2 and crosses the North Pinyon Mountains into Plum Canyon just south of Sentenac Cienega.

Birding – Sentenac Cienega at Scissors Crossing is a popular birding area.

Wildflowers– The first 100 yards or so of the Pacific Crest Trail north of Highway 78 are always good when cactus is in bloom.

See also:
County Road S-2