Grapevine Canyon Traverse

The Grapevine Canyon Jeep Trail is an 31.5-mile out-and-back route that runs in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, southwest of Borrego Springs. This route follows a historic dirt road that runs through Grapevine Canyon, which was once home to the native Kumeyaay people and later used as a horse and wagon route for settlers and miners. Today, the area is a popular hiking, backpacking, and OHV destination.The route begins at the Yaqui Flat Primitive Campground, continues across Yaqui Flat, and ascends Grapevine Canyon to the Montezuma Valley Road (County Road S22). The dirt trail has some smooth sections and others that are rocky and sandy.The landscape features rugged mountains, mesquite trees, juniper trees, and various cacti including; cholla, hedgehog, prickly pear, and barrel.About halfway through Grapevine Canyon lies Angelina Spring, an important area for the native Kumeyaay people, as well as an oasis that brings much needed water to the desert.ALTERNATE ROUTESAn alternative turn-around point is Angelina Spring (about 19 miles out and back overall). CAMPINGPrimitive and backcountry camping is allowed throughout Anza Borrego Desert State Park. For more information, and specifics, regarding regulations please visit https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638. WHEN TO VISITIn general, October-May are the best months to visit Anza Borrego Desert State Park. The area is extremely hot during the summer.