Slot Canyon Trail

Category: Hiking area in Borrego Springs, California

Address: CA-78, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, USA

Phone: +17607674205

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Rey Rey

May 3, 2022

Beautiful place, there are some steep areas, tight spots and you’ll have to climb over some rocks. Great place for kids to explore Dogs are not allowed due to the sensitive nature of the nature. Parking lot it dirt, good amount of spots and there is a restroom

THE GLOBAL EXPLORER

Apr 24, 2022

It was a great hike, be aware that temperatures can rise to dangerous levels, bring plenty of water and hiking shoes, definitely not for everyone.

Sarah

Apr 6, 2022

Love this hike! Can access with low clearance 2 wheel drive car. Recommend hiking clockwise to skip hiking up the big hill.

Amie Sarte

Feb 2, 2022

The regular cars can drive on this dirt road. The canyon is amazingly gorgeous! The slot canyon walls get so narrow and you have to squeeze your way through it and expect to get dirty. Be very careful there edges that can hurt you. This is such a cool hike!

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Questions & Answers

Is the parking currently open to drive close to the trail opening?

Anna Baker | Aug 21, 2021
Emily Hammonds | Aug 21, 2021

As of Sunday 1/30/21, yes. $10 fee.

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How long is this hike ?

Alma Hernandez | Nov 24, 2021
Brett Stalbaum | Nov 24, 2021

You can go two directions from the parking area. Go south (left from parking) and it is less than a mile to see the best parts. (Then turn around and go back if that is all you want to see.) You can continue to follow the trail south as it widens out, all the way back to hwy 78 if you want to. That is about two miles one way, pretty easy going in good weather. Going west (which turns north and then west again) I have only hiked some of it, maybe a mile or so. From the map it looks like at least 10 miles before you end up anywhere... In fact back into the Borrego Springs area. I may hike it soon, looks neat. But I would not go too far that way without careful planning and GPS coordinates. But it is pretty also, just don't expect it to be safe unless you turn around after a few miles. It heads out into the badlands, a dangerous place to get lost.

Is this trail flat? Thinking about taking my dogs on wagon ride here. Thanks

Bianca Moreno | Aug 21, 2021
Melody Pan | Aug 21, 2021

It's pretty flat, out and back. However, it gets narrow as you go.

Is it dog friendly?

Johnathan King | Aug 22, 2019
Matthew Engel | Aug 21, 2020

No. There is a sign advising to not bring dogs. It is a tight squeeze in some places.

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