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  • 4WD Tour: Chariot Canyon to Rodriguez Canyon

    ** We have reached the vehicle limit, but there are still spaces available for passengers. **

    Trip Leader: Ed Pollock, ABDNHA Volunteer

    Meet at 9 a.m. at the Banner Store on Hwy. 78, at the foot of Banner Grade. After check-in and tire-pressure adjustment, we’ll cross Hwy. 78 and head uphill on historic and scenic—but sometimes rough dirt—Chariot Canyon Rd. After a short distance, we take Rodriguez Canyon Rd., which can be rough with washouts and rocks. This road crosses the Pacific Crest Trail and leads to the desert floor, entering Oriflamme Canyon (Mason Valley Truck Trail). Enjoy a BBQ lunch near an ancient Indian Village site and 1930s CCC camp remains. Then return east to Hwy. S2, ending the trip about 3 p.m. No charge. Call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve. Come prepared and enjoy this historic run safely and with fun! Because of the small group size, ABDNHA members have priority on 4WD trips. We invite you to join today!

    BBQ lunch: Meat and utensils provided. Please bring a side dish to share and your own drinks if you wish. Camp chairs and small tables are encouraged.

    Recommended: Short-wheelbase vehicles, good tires, and a full tank of gas. Short 4WD pickups are fine; AWD city vehicles and SUVs are not suitable.

  • 4WD Tour: Rainbow Wash & Beyond 

    ABDNHA Parking Lot 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    Leader: Todd Linke, ABDNHA Volunteer

    Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 9 a.m. to caravan to the Buttes Pass Road trailhead. Stops: Hawk Canyon, Goat Trail, Blowsand Canyon Rd., San Felipe Wash Rd., Borrego Badlands (via Rainbow Wash), Fault Wash, Short Wash, Vista del Malpais, and Thimble Trail, with an optional stop at Font's Point. Bring food, water, weather-appropriate clothing, a hat, and a chair. Walkie-talkies on channel 2. No charge; registration required at the Nature Center (760-767-3098). Because of our small group size, ABDNHA members have priority on 4WD trips. We invite you to join today!

    Note: Rated Level 4 Short Wheelbase Vehicle only. Rainbow Wash requires high-clearance, short-wheelbase 4WD and confidence in off-camber situations and soft sand. Sway bar disconnecting or airing down can help traction and comfort.

  • 4WD Tour: Olla Wash

    ABDNHA Parking Lot 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    ** We have reached the vehicle limit, but there are still spaces available for passengers. **

    Leader: Dave Walters, ABDNHA Volunteer

    Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 9 a.m. We will drive together to the Fish Creek trailhead. From there, we will drive 12.8 miles to the entrance of Olla Wash, then continue 1.3 miles into the wash to park and have lunch. There will also be time to walk 0.7 miles to the Mud Palisades. After lunch, we will return to Split Mountain Rd. the same way we came. Bring food, water, a chair, and a hat, and wear appropriate clothing. To reserve your place, call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098. Because of the small group size, ABDNHA Members have priority on 4WD trips. We invite you to join today!

    Note: Level 4; short-wheelbase vehicles only. We will use two-way radios on GMRS Channel 15 to communicate.

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