Olla Wash

Total Miles 2
Technical Rating
3 Easy
Best Time Spring, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This is an out-and-back trail that splits from Fish Creek wash in the Sandstone Canyon area of Anza Borrego State Park. Just before the end of the trail, there is a small fork; to the right, there is a small dispersed campsite with a fire ring, to the left, the wash ends at the wilderness boundary at the base of the Olla Mud Palisades.

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Difficulty

This trail runs directly up a wash, so the majority of the trail is sand/small rocks.

Technical Rating

3

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Mike
Jan 19, 2026
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Unexpected highlight of the day. We did some spur trails off the north fork and sandstone canyon but the mud palisades were the highlight. We climbed up them a ways and explored the area. The trail in was empty and not any more difficult than sandstone canyon. Highly recommend to take a visit if in the area. The trail ends abruptly in a narrow passage, if you have high enough clearence you can turn around but I backed down 30ft to a spot I could easily turn around.
Nao H
May 18, 2025
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Dan Jessup
Feb 22, 2025
Open
Trail was open and no obstructions. We walked around the mud palisades for a while. Cool canyon.
Romain Laboisse
Oct 22, 2023
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Olla Wash Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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