Ghost Mountain is a mountain located within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park that is best known as the former homestead site of author and artist Marshal South, who lived in the California wilderness for two decades following the Great Depression. The trailhead is accessible via a marked dirt road off of Southern California Route S-2, able to be traversed on foot throughout its out-and-back route. Visitors should note that the hike is extremely difficult at points and exercise caution for footing on its loose, gravelly route. At the apex of the hike, the ruins of the South estate are visible, including a stone hearth, a cistern, and the remains of door and window frames.

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

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