Near Box Canyon Trail
Buffalo Skull Trail Markers help you follow the path of the Mormon Battalion.
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Box Canyon Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Retrace the historic steps of an all volunteer expedition across the Anza Borrego desert.
2.4
mi
Distance
423
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyHistoricalWaterfallWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.44mi
Distance
423ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,653ft
High Point
2,229ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Family friendly trail that follows a path carved by volunteers of the U.S. Army Mormon Battalion. From the large parking area just past mile marker 27, follow the wooden trail posts with the buffalo skulls north west as the trail meanders along the S2. The trail eventually follows a dry creek bed to a dry waterfall. The trail continues to intersect with the California Riding and Hiking Trail.

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Contributors
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