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 February 16, 2026.
Hike: Mountain Palm Springs & Torote Bowl (Strenuous)
ABDNHA Parking Lot 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs
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No events scheduled for February 18, 2026.
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No events scheduled for February 19, 2026.
Week of Events
Sunday, February 15, 2026
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February 15, 2026 -Hike: Borrego Badlands – East Truckhaven Lollipop (Moderate)
Hike: Borrego Badlands – East Truckhaven Lollipop (Moderate)
Leaders: Sanjiv Nanda and Alan Parks
We will take the east fork of Truckhaven Wash. At about three-quarters of a mile, we will come to a boulder blockage that we will crawl our way through. An easy scramble then takes us over to Arroyo Salado. We will do an out-and-back exploration of this lightly visited portion of Arroyo Salado. On the way back, we will climb out of Arroyo Salado and visit the Elephant, a Native American solstice site. Here, you will have an opportunity to scale some of the iconic uplifted slanting Truckhaven Rocks. We complete the lollipop by returning via the east fork of Truckhaven. This six-mile hike is rated moderate, with one place where you will have to get down on your hands and knees. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. Meet at 8:00 am at the ABDNHA Nature Center. We will carpool to the trailhead, as parking on the shoulder at Truckhaven Wash is limited. Max: 22. No charge, call or stop by to reserve, 760-767-3098.
Monday, February 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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February 17, 2026 -Hike: Mountain Palm Springs & Torote Bowl (Strenuous)
Hike: Mountain Palm Springs & Torote Bowl (Strenuous)
Leaders: Carmelita Logerwell and Terri Straub
Hike five miles, 800’ gain. We will hike to all six oases and Torote Bowl. Lots of endangered elephant trees and six beautiful palm groves. A bit steep and rocky to Torote Bowl. One hour, 15 minute drive to trailhead. $10 parking fee. Short, unpaved road ok for any vehicle. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 am. Bring lunch/snacks, water, good hiking shoes. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026 -ABDNHA Friendly Friday Bike Ride
ABDNHA Friendly Friday Bike Ride
Leader: Paul Petersen, ABDNHA Volunteer. Relaxed social ride of 20-30 miles, mostly flat, at a 10-12 mph pace. Routes vary weekly, and fun rides to highlight the roads less traveled. […]
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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February 21, 2026 -4WD Tour: Yaqui Flats (Members Priority)
4WD Tour: Yaqui Flats (Members Priority)
Leader: Dave Walters, ABDNHA Volunteer
Level 4 Short Wheel Base Vehicle only**
We meet for our trip at ABDNHA parking lot at 9:00am. Leaving Borrego Springs, we caravan west on Highway S22 for 7 miles and enter the trailhead at Old Culp Valley Rd. Next we turn onto Jasper Trail and then the Grapevine Trail. We stop at our destination of Yaqui Flats. If winter rains were sufficient, there will be abundant flowers. When leaving, we continue to Yaqui Well and highway 78. Bring food and water. Wear weather-appropriate clothes, and bring a hat and chair. We will using 2-way GMRS radios on channel 15. No charge. This is a members priority trip. Stop by or call the Nature Center to reserve, 760-767-3098.
**Level 4 4WD REQUIRED due to deep sand, large rocks, steep sections, large obstacles, or rough conditions