Amie and i were invited by polaris adventures to head down to ocotillo wells for a half day of offroading at ironwoods offroad. It is a very dangerous hill and suggested for only experienced riders in certain areas. The mountain palm springs loop trail offers a great hike that takes you through rocky terrain with stunning desert and canyon scenery while visiting. Apr 03, 2020 ocotillo wells is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Pumpkin patch anzaborrego backroadswest trips blog. The ultimate off road guide to ocotillo wells berts mega mall. Take a tour of both ocotillo wells and the anza borrego desert. The history of the pumpkin patch the pumpkin patch is located in the ocotillo wells srva, just east of the anza borrego state park boundary.
Jan 19, 2016 ocotillo wells truck muddn and pumpkin patch trail 16feb 2019 duration. Ocotillo wells is a very popular state vehicular recreation area. Pumpkin patch octillo wells lemon grove, california state. This reinforced having a good satellite, map system, and track to follow from prerunning the route, as the terrain looked drastically different. I found a place called the pumpkin patch, in ocotillo wells, where round rocks littered the ground as if it were really a pumpkin patch. The trail starts off in a wide wash, narrows to a fire road, and continues relatively flat and straight through open desert until reaching a small group of hills, then down a mild grade slope. Pumpkin patch borrego springs, ca tourist information. Pumpkin patch anza borrego desert state park, ca that. I am going out again this weekend to do more riding.
This desert covers a large area and includes the state park of the same name, a small resort town at its center and a large offroad park called ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area. Wind erosion has blown away the lands surface to reveal the unique pumpkin shaped. Ocotillo wells has 27 trails in the vicinity, including 24 hiking trails, 12 for mountain biking and 18 for other activities. If you do make it to the top, there can be some nasty surprises awaiting for you on the other side. A federally recognized variant name, ocotillo, can cause confusion. Includes color photos, maps, rules, regulations and links to. Pumpkin patch is an iconic geological site and a mustsee while visiting anza borrego or ocotillo wells. Ocotillo trail mountain bike trail, cave creek, arizona. The name pumpkin patch is due to the sites unique structures called concretions that resemble a pumpkin patch in shape, size and distribution. This is the best map i could find online for the ocotillo wells areanot bad but sort of hard to readanyone know of another link to a better map. Pumpkin patch ohv trail closed california alltrails. If you have limited time, save the remotely located pumpkin patch and gas domes for another day. These pumpkin shaped rocks are called concretions and were formed under the sand by water carrying properties that solidified the surrounding sandstone forming a concrete like substance that dried.
Ca trails and mx tracks home california ocotillo wells. Ive read elsewhere that the roads are easy and that you can take any stock 4 wheel drive vehicle in. Ocotillo wells ohv day run, pumpkin patch, and gas domes, saturday, 14 march 2020 run leader. You wont be taking home a pumpkin from this patch the san. The pumpkin patch, ocotillo wells state recreation area. Ocotillo wells truck muddn and pumpkin patch trail 16feb 2019 duration. Download its gps track and follow the itinerary on a map. Id like to have a good trail map to carry around with me next time i head out there. Wind erosion has blown away the lands surface to reveal the unique pumpkin shaped concretions millions of years in the making. While the pumpkin patch is the most elegant example of these formations, concretions can be found in many areas of ocotillo wells and anzaborrego desert state park. W oroflame canyon trail from the oroflamerodriguez trail off of s2 take the left trail at the y intersection. The pumpkin patch is a landmark in ocotillo wells in california. State it turns on pumpkin patch trail and winds to pumpkin patch.
Anza borrego state parkthe pumpkin patch the adventure portal. I drove in from the ocotillo wells side on the pumpkin patch trail in my grocery getter 2005 honda pilot. Ocotillo wells is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Theres a ton of geological action at work in ocotillo wells, such as the active gas domes, the odd pumpkinshaped formations in the pumpkin patch, and the oyster shells at shell reef. Pumpkin patch offroad trail ocotillo wells svra, ca. Theres a ton of geological action at work in ocotillo wells, such as the active gas domes, the odd pumpkin shaped formations in the pumpkin patch, and the oyster shells at shell reef. You wont be taking home a pumpkin from this patch the. Make sure you use a park map to verify all locations.
More than 80,000 acres of magnificent desert are open for offhighway exploration and recreation within the boundaries portrayed on the park map are operated by california state parks. I had to reception to check in but thought this place was pretty cool. Nov 06, 2007 this is the best map i could find online for the ocotillo wells areanot bad but sort of hard to readanyone know of another link to a better map. General info maps pumpkin patch blow sand hill devils slide gas domes arroyo salado 4 x 4 training area little people. The borrego badlands, arroyo salado and parts of the ocotillo wells svra. Over square miles of desert are open for offhighway exploration.
Continue on to crossover lane south to gas dome trail and follow it approx. Pumpkin patch ocotillo wells dirtopia, the offroad. Apr 01, 2020 operated by california state parks, this large open area offers many types of interesting and unique terrain, such as the gas domes and pumpkin patch areas. Wikiloc california borrego springs pumpkin loop trail. The pumpkin patch is a little known, but spectacular, geologic wonder located in the ocotillo state offroad vehicular recreation area. Ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation areaocotillo wells state vehicular recreation ar pumpkin patch these round rocks were created long ago when the climate was wet, then shaped through centuries of erosion. Pumpkin patch map imperial county, california mapcarta. Anza borrego pumpkin patchthe adventure portal tap. Ocotillo wells best rides gpx tracks adventure rider. Pumpkin patch trail ocotillo wells svra california.
Ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area hike. The ultimate off road guide to ocotillo wells berts. The earths crust is particularly thin here and as underground water passes close to more. The terrain varies from hard packed and small rocks to soft deep sand, with small dirt mounds, dips, berms, and ruts. Includes color photos, maps, rules, regulations and links to nearby locations. Including over 85,000 acres of open riding to explore next to the salton sea, ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area svra is one of the top 10 offroading destinations in the country and has something for riders of all skill levels. Ocotillo wells is the perfect location to enjoy your motorcycle, quad, buggy, jeep, truck or other offroad vehicle. Pumpkin patch octillo wells lemon grove, california. Ocotillo wells anza borrego desert where is pumpkin patch. Offering connections both to the more difficult ridgeback trail and sidewinder trail and multiple opportunities to divert to west skip rimsza paseothe wide, paved multiuse path meandering alongside dove valley road, ocotillo trail is a great choice to customize a ride to your length and difficulty preference and for beginners to become familiar with their ability. Welcome to the ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area. It turns on pumpkin patch trail and winds to pumpkin patch. Pumpkin patch is an iconic geological site and a must see while visiting anza borrego or ocotillo wells. California vehicular recreation area maps click on map for pdf file new 4 x 4 traing area click on map for pdf.
It is on the anzaborrego ocotillo wells border and is protected by a fence. Jun 06, 2017 pumpkin patch is an iconic geological site and a must see while visiting anza borrego or ocotillo wells. Free trail maps, driving directions, regulations, fees and camping. Ocotillo wells is an unincorporated community in san diego county, california. Like that pumpkin patch there are other places to see llii e the mud volcanos. The anzaborrego region is located in eastern san diego county, south of palm springs and just west of the salton sea. This miniature mountain range arose from the sea bed floor and is composed with rock, sand, dirt, and trillions on. If you are looking for the ultimate offroad experience then ocotillo wells is the place for you. Never been to ocotillo wells and unsure where to camp. Holmes camp has vault toilets, shade ramadas, picnic tables, fire rings and pay showers that accept quarters. Best trails in ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area. Here is also where they have the maps of the area so you can plan your trip. A view of the pumpkin patch, one of the many attractions at ocotillo wells. Sep 23, 2017 the pumpkin patch, ocotillo wells state recreation area.
For hiking the svra should be avoided in the weekends as its rather dangerous and because of the high amount of fine dust. Please help preserve the pumpkin patch and the nearby ridges of ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area where new pumpkin size desert pearls are emerging. The rocks along this area are circular which definitely makes it look like a pumpkin patch. More anza borrego hiking drive to this hike the pumpkin patch is not the best place to hike, so we found a place within the park boundaries. Open camping is available throughout the park for up to 30 days per calendar year. Ocotillo wells srva is one of eight state vehicular recreational areas in the state of california, and provides a great offroading escape and dispersed camping throughout the 85,000 acres that make up the park. With more than 85,000 acres of open desert, ocotillo wells allows offroad enthusiasts of all skill levels to explore endless twists and turns for an unforgettable riding experience. Sep 15, 2019 7 things to do in anzaborrego desert state park. Guide to the pumpkin patch in southeastern californias ocotillo wells vehicle recreation area. Pumpkin patch ohv trail is a 7 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near borrego springs. Anzaborrego desert state park dirtopia, the offroad.
Pumpkin patch near anzaborrego fleet science center. After coming back to the ranger station from the pumpkin patch, after dark with usgs and the anza borrego maps loaded, i needed more detailed maps for ocotillo wells ohv map geolocated for avenza pdf maps. Sadly, the pumpkin patch has shrunk over the years. The pumpkin patch is located just east of anza borrego desert state park boundary, in the ocotillo wells srva. Here, youll find a patch of land, roughly the size of an average city block, covered with sphericallyshaped rocks that are all the size of an average pumpkin. Gas o ome trail anza borrego desert state park open to street legal vehicles only on established roadways the cove blow sagn hill ranger station dum road cahqz 45 coun imperia county dump tue wash north o 45 115 59 00 gas o ocotillo wells svra 17607675391 restricted use exisiting trails and only gas domes. With over 80,000 aces and large stretches of blm land to the south and east, there is plenty to see and vast desert trails that you can ride. Operated by california state parks, this large open area offers many types of interesting and unique terrain, such as the gas domes and pumpkin patch areas. The trail is primarily used for camping and ohvoff road driving and is best used from november until march. Ocotillo wells trail map open discussion san diego. Ocotillo wells svra california motorcycle and atv trails. There have been more people airlifted from this area than almost any other in the ocotillo wells offroad state park. Weve listed the coordinates for the actual pumpkin patch and 3 different entrances above.
Welcome to ocotillo wells svra welcome to the ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area. Trail map to southeastern californias ocotillo wells vehicle recreation area. The longest trail in ocotillo wells is fish creeksandstone canyon trail a wellknown trail measuring 174. Free trail maps, driving directions, regulations, fees and camping information for ocotillo wells svra in california. With over 600,000 acres, anzaborrego desert state park is the largest desert state park in the contiguous united states. The route you take to ocotillo wells will depend on where you are coming from. Fortunately, you can access the area by foot once you get through the badlands. Pumpkin patch trail ocotillo wells svra california offroad trail. Take the s22 to the arroyo salado primitive campground turnoff and take the arroyo salado wash for approx. Blowsand hill windblown sand is a highly effective. And for the jeep enthusiasts out there, the scenic tierra del sol trail is a mustdo. Dont use the coordinates for the pumpkin patch on your gps, it wont be able to take you there. Ocotillo wells srva is designed to allow offroad enthusiasts of all types i.
Although there are no actual pumpkins here, the pumpkin patch is definitely one. Pumpkin patch ohv trail is a 7 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near borrego springs, california and is rated as moderate. Pumpkin patch trail ocotillo wells svra california tectonic gorge ocotillo wells svra california explore map of trails. Ocotillo wells ohv day run, pumpkin patch, and gas domes. Large tracts of blm land to the south and east are also open to offhighway vehicles. Located just east of the anzaborrego state park boundary is a unique geologic phenomenon known as the pumpkin patch. Ocotillo wells ohv day run, pumpkin patch, and gas domes, saturday. Pumpkin patch trail is a connector between east bank wash and tule wash. Gas domes is located on ocotillo wells svra and not in the state park. The name became official in 1962 when it was adopted for federal use by the board on geographic names. Ocotillo wells anza borrego desert where is pumpkin. The hike is part cross country and the return route.
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