Fonts Point Wash

This very wide, very sandy wash actually starts on the north side of Highway 22, though parts of it can be closed after storms. On the south side, the trail travels 4 miles to reach the scenic overlook of Fonts Point. Parts of the wash can be very deep sand, requiring careful momentum management throughout. After a couple of miles, the trail starts to narrow as it heads up to Fonts Point, changing from the wide wash to a more confined approach. Font's Point is a panoramic overlook in Anza Borrego Desert State Park named after Father Pedro Font, the chaplain on Juan Bautista de Anza's 1775 to 1776 expedition. Known as "the sweepings of the earth," this 1,253-foot elevation offers a dramatic view of millions of years of geological erosion, making it one of the most iconic viewpoints in the park.