California Riding and Hiking Trail
6.1 mi
Distance
322 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 12m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
California Riding and Hiking Trail is a point-to-point trail in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, managed by California State Parks, in San Diego County, California. It is 6.1 miles long and gains 322 feet. The surface is dirt. The nearest town is Julian, California, about 9 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 779 ft |
| High point | 4.9 mi | 815 ft |
| End | 6.1 mi | 665 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by California State Parks
Source of truth
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Julian, CA · about 9 mi away
- County:
- San Diego County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park · California State Parks
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(760) 767-4205
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