Coyote Canyon is a favorite point within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, accessible from Christmas Circle and Southern California Route S-22. The 9.6-mile trail is divided into two sections at Upper and Lower Coyote Canyon, which are accessible from a trailhead at the Terwilliger Valley settlement. Riparian areas and peninsular bighorn sheep habitats are showcased along the upper portion of the trail, which is a popular spot for horseback riders, mountain bikers, and hikers. Several sections of the trail have been permanently closed to motor vehicles since the 1980s, including the gap between the Upper and Lower portions of the trail. Spectacular views of the Santa Rosa and San Ysidro Mountains are offered from the deep canyon trail, which reaches peak elevations of 4,200 feet.

200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, Phone: 760-767-4205

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