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2.6 miles
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-537 ft
Descent
1,788 ft
High Point
-526 ft
Altitude change
1,263 ft
Altitude min
1,788 ft
Altitude start
1,263 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
387 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,048 ft
Distance flat
Sandstone Canyon Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAnza-Borrego Desert State Park and Wilderness Area
Borrego Springs, California -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerAnza Borrego Desert State Park
Jeep trail that climbs up a cool sandstone canyon with high walls and narrow passages in spots.
Access Info
Street legal vehicles only. Bikes will be able to travel up the wash beyond where jeeps can.
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(32.996010, -116.246430)
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Nearby Trails
- Arroyo Tapadio 6 miles
- Diablo Dropoff 8 miles
- Vallecito Wash 9 miles
- Fish Creek Wash 10 miles
- Little Blair Valley Rd. 11 miles
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Wilderness Area
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandstone Canyon
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Where is Sandstone Canyon located?
Sandstone Canyon is located in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Wilderness Area, Borrego Springs, California, United States. It is part of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Wilderness Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.99601, -116.24643.
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What is the elevation gain for Sandstone Canyon?
Sandstone Canyon has 4 m of elevation gain. The trail has 164 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 385 m to 545 m.
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Is Sandstone Canyon a point to point trail?
Sandstone Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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How long is Sandstone Canyon?
Sandstone Canyon is 4.2 km long. The trail type is doubletrack.
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