Lower Willows Trail
0.5 mi
Distance
59 ft
Elev. Gain
12m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lower Willows 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 0.5 miles long and gains 59 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Borrego Springs, California, about 8 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 | 352 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 371 ft |
| End | 0.5 mi | 365 ft |
Trail Details
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 8 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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8.2 mi awayAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
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9.8 mi awayWarner Springs, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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