Borrego Palm Canyon is an amazing oasis in the middle of the desert of California. This hike is one of the most spectacular transformations from exposed land to the peaceful shade of California Fan Palms with a tranquil stream running through it. Truly a special experience!
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Anza-Borrego became a California State Park in 1933. It is named after the 18th century Spanish explorer, Juan Bautista de Anza and borrego, spanish for sheep, as desert bighorn sheep are frequently seen in the area. This state park is the largest in California, occupying roughly 1/5 of San Diego County itself!
The park has 500 miles of dirt roads making off-roading a very popular activity. Other things to do in the park include stargazing, camping and hiking. The Borrego Palm Canyon Trail is one of the most popular and easiest to access for any 2 wheel drive vehicle.
At the time of this video, there is a $10 day use fee to enter as the trail is located in a campground area. Dogs and bikes are not allowed on the trail.
The California Fan Palms found in the canyon are the only palm native to the Western United States. These palms are some of the tallest, reaching up to 60 feet. They’re commonly seen in desert riparian habitats fed by springs. Native cultures to this area often utilized the fruit for food, stems as cooking utensils and leaves as sandals, shelter and for weaving into baskets.
In January 2020, a human-caused fire broke out in Borrego Palm Canyon. While not the only palm grove in the canyon it is the most visited with up to 20,000 visitors each year. This is sadly not the first fire the grove has experienced, however, what you are see today is proof that even after such a tragedy nature finds a way to survive.
VIDEO FILMED: 04/24/2021
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⚪ Borrego Palm Canyon Trail - www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638
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00:00 Intro & Information About Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
01:08 Hike through the Canyon to the Oasis
04:25 Bighorn Sheep Sighting
05:30 Continuing the Hike to the Oasis
08:25 Finding Water in the Desert
11:01 The Palm Canyon Oasis
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