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SUMMARY:4WD Tour: Full Moon at Font’s Point
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Jim Torian\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nJoin us for the “Worm Moon” rising as viewed from Font’s Point. The sun’s low angle should offer striking views of the Borrego badlands\, Ocotillo Wells\, and the Salton Sea. We will meet in the ABDNHA parking lot at 4:15 p.m. for a quick briefing\, then shove off East on the S-22 to Font’s Point Wash turnoff. From there\, we will travel on washboard and through some sandy washes for about 4 miles to a park less than 100 yards from the overlook. The point can be breezy. Please\, check the weather and dress accordingly.  Bring a chair\, camera\, beverage\, and snack to enjoy with the moonrise at 6:16 p.m.  We will leave Font’s Point by 7 p.m. to return to S22\, where our journey ends. This portion will be at night and offer a different perspective off-road. Have a full tank of fuel and have 4WD (AWD is OK). GMRS Radio Ch. 15 is optional. This trip is weather-dependent. 22 participants\, 10 vehicles max. No charge. Register at the Nature Center\, or call 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/4wd-tour-full-moon-at-fonts-point/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:4WD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T083000
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SUMMARY:4X4 Off-Roading 101 Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Ken Wuytens\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nJoin us for this session demonstrating practical 4X4 equipment and tools\, and how to use them. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot\, then drive to a nearby location for our session\, designed to provide instruction for those just starting their 4-wheeling adventures\, as well as for those with moderate skill levels. We will discuss topics such as airing down\, treading lightly\, general trail safety\, trail etiquette\, basic recovery\, and driving/spotting techniques. The number of people and vehicles and people is limited. Expected to fill quickly; call or visit the ABDNHA Nature Center to reserve your spot\, 760-767-3098. Following the session\, Ken plans a short trail ride; route to be determined. Those attending are welcome to join\, with a return to Borrego Springs by approx. 3:30 p.m. If you plan to join the ride\, be sure to have a full tank of gas\, lunch\, and water. This is a free program provided by ABDNHA\, but donations are appreciated.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/4x4-off-roading-101-instruction/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:4WD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T090000
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SUMMARY:4WD Tour: Oriflamme Canyon
DESCRIPTION:ABDNHA Member-priority trip\nLeader: Dave Walters\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nWe meet at ABDNHA parking lot at 9 a.m. We will caravan to the Banner Store at 36342 Hwy 78\, then enter the trail there. We will travel along and across Chariot Creek and take a break above Oriflamme Canyon. We proceed on the trail into the canyon\, where we take lunch at the abandoned CCC Camp. After lunch\, we enter the Vallecito Wash and exit the trail at Box Canyon and the S2 highway. Bring water\, food\, snacks\, a chair\, a hat\, and weather-appropriate clothing. We will be communicating on GRMS channel 15.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/4wd-tour-oriflamme-canyon/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:4WD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T083000
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SUMMARY:4WD Tour: Gas Domes–Shell Reef–Pumpkin Patch–OWSVRA (Members Priority) - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Jim Torian\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nLevel 4 – 4WD Higher Clearance \n*** THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT – RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY\, MARCH 26 *** \nWe will explore points of interest in the Ocotillo Wells SVRA and ABDSP.  Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot by 8:30 a.m. for a briefing before caravanning to Pole Line Road off SR 78\, where we air down and begin our journey. Restrooms are available here\, as well as our lunch spot at the Pumpkin Patch. We will wind our way north and west through the SVRA. There are 6 features on our route\, and we will stop at as many as we have time for\, including the artesian well\, gas domes\, Shell Reef\, Pumpkin Patch\, 5 Palms\, and 17 Palms Oasis. Our trip ends when we exit the park at Arroyo Salado at S22\, 17 miles east of Borrego Springs. Road conditions vary from hardpan and washboard to mildly rocky\, to some easy hills and soft sandy washes. We will cover about 28 miles with a total elevation gain of about 880 feet. Lunch is BYO. 4WD only and a full tank of gas. GMRS channel 15 is optional. Check the weather and dress accordingly. No fee. Space is limited.  Call to reserve 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/4wd-tour-gas-domes-shell-reef-pumpkin-patch-owsvra-members-priority-cancelled/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:4WD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T153000
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SUMMARY:4WD Tour: Gas Domes–Shell Reef–Pumpkin Patch–OWSVRA (Members Priority)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Jim Torian\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nLevel 4 – 4WD Higher Clearance \nWe will explore points of interest in the Ocotillo Wells SVRA and ABDSP.  Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot by 8:30 a.m. for a briefing before caravanning to Pole Line Road off SR 78\, where we air down and begin our journey. Restrooms are available here\, as well as our lunch spot at the Pumpkin Patch. We will wind our way north and west through the SVRA. There are 6 features on our route\, and we will stop at as many as we have time for\, including the artesian well\, gas domes\, Shell Reef\, Pumpkin Patch\, 5 Palms\, and 17 Palms Oasis. Our trip ends when we exit the park at Arroyo Salado at S22\, 17 miles east of Borrego Springs. Road conditions vary from hardpan and washboard to mildly rocky\, to some easy hills and soft sandy washes. We will cover about 28 miles with a total elevation gain of about 880 feet. Lunch is BYO. 4WD only and a full tank of gas. GMRS channel 15 is optional. Check the weather and dress accordingly. No fee. Space is limited.  Call to reserve 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/4wd-tour-gas-domes-shell-reef-pumpkin-patch-owsvra-members-priority/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:4WD
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