Tijuana's convenient location just across the Mexican border for traffic bound south from San Diego means that this hustling city sees a steady stream of day-trippers over to peruse markets and party.
This section of the PCT extends from Scissor's Crossing (at the junction of Highway 78 and S2) north along a VERY DRY portion of the trail called San Felipe Hills to the Montezuma Valley Road (S22). The southern segment traverses Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the entire section offers great views into the desert.
You MUST carry a lot of water as none is available along the entire 25 miles.
Details
Length:
23 miles
Difficulty:
Easy Intermediate
Time:
Multi-Day
Trailhead Elevation:
2250
Elevation Range:
2250 feet to 5600
Elevation Change:
3350
Season:
Year Round
Additional Details:
From the Los Angeles Basin, drive south on I-15 to Highway 79 South (Temecula). Follow Hwy 79 approx. 43 miles southeast through Warner Springs to the junction with S2. Follow S2 east 4 miles to the junction with S22. Follow S22 east 1 mile. Trailhead parking is on the right along the road.
From San Diego, follow I-8 east to Highway 67. Follow Hwy 67 north to Ramona. Follow Highway 78 east to Santa Ysabel and the junction with Highway 79. Follow Hwy 79 north approx. 10 miles to the junction with S2. Follow S2 east 4 miles to the junction with S22. Follow S2 east 1 mile.
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