The Slot Loop
A stunning slot canyon deep in the Anza-Borrego desert.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Ascent
- 93 m
- Descent
- 94 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 186 m
- High Point
- 256 m
- Gradient
- 5˚
The Slot in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a stunning hike through a narrow siltstone canyon. At 585,930 acres, Anza-Borrego is the largest state park in California and the second largest in the USA, and this incredible slot canyon hike is arguably the best hike in the entire park!
Description
While the slot canyon has some narrow, tight squeezes and the occasional rock to scramble over, it's considered a very easy slot canyon hike. Hikers can either hike a short out-and-back through the canyon or complete a 2.2-mile loop as mapped here.
Note: there's a $10 day-use fee per vehicle to enter the park.
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anza-BorregoDesertStatePark https://www.earthtrekkers.com/the-slot-canyon-anza-borrego-desert/ https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/the-slot-anza-borrego-desert/ https://www.outdoorsocal.com/posts/anza-borrego-slot-canyon-trail-guide/
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Family friendly