ABDNHA

Hike: T-Canyon (Easy to Moderate)
2026-01-29 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ABDNHA Parking Lot, 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, 92004, United States
Hike Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie
A 3-mile hike with 400′ of elevation gain up a local canyon with a “T” at the end, offering two bitter ends for the price of one. Let’s call it “T-Canyon”. It’s located in the Desert Gardens area out Coyote Canyon. Access is via a sandy road that is usually no problem for most 2WD. Bring lunch/snacks and water. Limit 10. Meet at 7:50 a.m. at ABDNHA.

4WD Tour: Culp Valley - Grapevine - Pinyon Mountain (Members Priority) - FULL (waitlist)
2026-01-29 09:00 - 14:00
Leader: Jim Torian, ABDNHA Volunteer
Level 4 Required – 4WD Higher Clearance**
Join us for an adventure starting at ABDNHA. We’ll head west on S22, air down our tires on Culp Valley Rd., and ascend to 4000 feet, taking Jasper Trail to a scenic overlook. We’ll stop at Stuart Spring and the Angelina Spring Cultural Preserve. Afterward, we’ll turn south at Butler Creek Canyon and finish at Hwy. 78. For part two, we’ll go to Shelter Valley via Scissors Crossing and enjoy a surprise guest and potluck lunch at the Squeeze (please bring a side or dessert!). After lunch, you can return or hike to Heart Attack Hill (1.5 miles).
Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot by 9:00 am. Open to Level 4 4WD vehicles only (no AWD). Ensure your vehicle is in good condition with a full tank of gas. Check the weather and dress appropriately. The trip lasts about five hours. This is a member-priority trip. No charge. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
**Level 4: 4WD Higher Clearance REQUIRED due to deep sand, large rocks, steep sections, large obstacles, or rough conditions
