California Riding & Hiking Trail
2.5 mi
Distance
810 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 15m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
California Riding & 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 2.5 miles long and gains 810 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Borrego Springs, California, about 4 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 | 1,040 ft |
| End | 2.5 mi | 1,250 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- 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:
- Borrego Springs, CA · about 4 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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Pricing varies — check with the operator
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