Fonts Point

Total Miles
4.3

Elevation

390.84 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Fall, Winter, Spring

Trail Overview

Not much to see along the route until you get to the end. Stay in the main wash and obey all signs. Views at the end are definitely worth this short drive. All vehicles in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park must be street legal.

Photos of Fonts Point

Fonts Point
Fonts Point
Fonts Point

Difficulty

Easy: The route climbs gradually the entire way, but the climb is almost imperceptible until the end. Soft sand is the only real challenge. You should definitely have 4-wheel drive. Stock tires will do better if aired down a bit. Be aware that flash floods are possible in Fonts Wash.

History

Fonts Point is one of the most popular viewpoints in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Try to time your visit to be there before sunset when views of the ancient Badlands are the most spectacular. You'll gain a better appreciation of the geology if you stop at the visitor center beforehand.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Erick Viera
Mar 30, 2024
4x4
Open
Suryanshu P
Mar 06, 2024
2023 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Normal
Super easy trail. Saw a couple 2WD on the trail all the way up to the point.
Neman Gailani
Mar 03, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Peter Larson
Jan 19, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Washboard
Easy the whole way. I saw 2wd vehicles, including a Tesla on this trail. Views are beautiful and well worth the short drive.

Access Description

Take Highway S22 east from Borrego Springs about 11 miles from center of town. Look for a sign on the right near mile marker 29. From Salton City, take S22 west about 17 miles.

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