Rock Tanks Loop Hike

Bob Audibert

I just want to remind anyone interested in my Rock Tanks Loop Hike it is coming up this Saturday.  Although we are getting rain this week in most of the area the Borrego Springs area will stay dry all week.  Gary and I scouted the hike last Friday and the trails were not damaged by the previous storms.  So come out and join us.  I am pasting my write up below for details.

Feb. 11 (Sat.) 9AM  Rock Tanks Loop Hike
  join me on a 6.4 mile hike in the Anza- Borrego Desert.  This hike is moderately strenuous with 1300' gain/loss.  We will use both a desert jeep trail and an American Indian path past a prehistoric Wonderstone mine on our way to the rock tanks.  We will hike back through Smoke Tree Canyon.  Because we get back to the road 1.6 miles east of where we start we will use a car to shuttle back to trail head.  Please bring at least 3 qts of water, a lunch, sturdy hiking shoes with good traction. Dress in layers and don't forget a hat and sunscreen.  I would strongly suggest wearing long pants and a long sleeve shirt.  The trail is narrow in places with cactus and ocotillo near enough to brush against.  Directions:  From Borrego springs, follow Highway S-22 (Palm Canyon Drive, Pegleg Road and Borrego Salton Seaway) generally east for about 14 miles to mile 32.9, where Palo Verde Wash crosses Borrego Salton Seaway.  Park off the pavement.  Please register for this hike by contacting Bob Audibert at bob.takeahike1@gmail.com or (951) 302-1059.  Rain Cancels. For a more detailed hike description  please visit our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/SierraClubSantaMargaritaGroup/.   Go to the events page, click on the Rock Tanks Loop Hike.