7 events found.
Please review our hiker info page to familiarize yourself with hiker safety rules and our hike ratings so that you can select hikes that meet your level of fitness. Unless specified otherwise in the activity descriptions below, hikes have a 15 person limit, and they begin in the ABDNHA parking lot.
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No events scheduled for April 28, 2026.
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No events scheduled for April 29, 2026.
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No events scheduled for April 30, 2026.
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No events scheduled for May 2, 2026.
Week of Events
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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April 26, 2026 -4WD Tour: Truckhaven Trail, 17 Palms, 5 Palms, Pumpkin Patch – MEMBERS PRIORITY TRIP
4WD Tour: Truckhaven Trail, 17 Palms, 5 Palms, Pumpkin Patch – MEMBERS PRIORITY TRIP
Leader: Todd Link, ABDNHA Volunteer
*** Level 4 Vehicle: 4WD (NO AWD) Higher Clearance REQUIRED due to deep sand, medium rocks, steep or uneven sections, or rough terrain - Vehicle must be in good condition with a full tank of gas ***
Join us for an off-road sightseeing adventure starting at ABDNHA. We'll head East on S22, air down our tires on Truckhaven trail, and visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (ABDSP) and Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (OWSVRA) attractions. We'll follow Truchaven trail to Tule Wash, stopping at 17 Palms and 5 Palms Oases. We'll then break for lunch at Pumpkin Patch in OWSVRA, also accessed via Tule Wash. Afterwards, we'll backtrack to ABDSP for a scenic drive to Vista Del Malpais via Basin Wash, with short segments on Cut-Across Trail and Fault Wash, then visit the vista point via Short Wash. At the vista, enjoy beautiful views of the Borrego Badlands and surrounding mountains, with time to explore the ridge trail. Finally, we'll return to S-22 via Thimble wash and head back to ABDNHA.
Dress for the weather, bring a lot of water.
Trip lasts about 4.5 hours, depending on stops.
No charge, but space is limited (MEMBER PRIORITY TRIP)
Call 760-767-3098 or visit ABDNHA Nature Center to reserve.
Monday, April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026 -Borrego Birders Weekly Walk (Easy)
Borrego Birders Weekly Walk (Easy)
Co-Leaders: Hal Cohen and Jonathan Berman
Go birding around town with local birders. We'll search for spring migrants, such as Warblers. Orioles, Grosbeaks, and others we may find. Beginners and all levels welcome. No charge, but please register at ABDNHA Nature Center, 652 Palm Canyon Drive, phone number: 760-767-3098. Meet at ABDNHA at 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks, binoculars, water. Limit: 10.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 -Sunset and Moon Rise at Font’s Point
Sunset and Moon Rise at Font’s Point
Leader: Mike McElhatton, ABDNHA Education Director
This has become an annual ABDNHA end-of-season program. We leave Borrego in time to be at Font's Point when the sun sets, and we stay until the moon rises, and a little longer if we like. The sun sets at 7:28 p.m., and the moon rises at 7:53 p.m. Meet at ABDNHA parking lot at 6:15 p.m.
Bring chairs, snacks to share, and a beverage of your choice.
4WD recommended.
No charge, but space is limited and registration is required. Call the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
No events on this day.