Ocotillo Wells Vehicular Park Borrego Springs, California
We moved the short distance to Ocotillo Wells this morning. We packed our lunch and headed to Sandstone Canyon. This trail was also closed as a result of the Valentine’s Day rain. There was a rockfall ½ mile into the canyon. As of this morning, the status of the trail was changed to passable.
Tim and I sat in the back of the Jeep while Kyle drove. This was our view.
We took a quick hike to Diablo Drop-off. We had to see what all the fuss was about.
In Sandstone Canyon we met a Jeep stopped ahead of us. It was hung up on the rockfall. This area was completely clear when we drove through on February 13th.
We watched as they used their winch to pull themselves up and over the rock obstacle.
Kyle and Tim worked to build a bridge with rock so that we could get through as well. The other Jeep waited to make sure that we made it through safely.
Allison and I watched and took pictures and video.
The other Jeep owners had this giant poodle…dyed blue (the Mohawk on his neck) and purple (his ears) and green (around his ankles)…poor dog…whatever floats your boat I guess…
Lunch spot.
The other Jeep drove through the next squeeze while we stopped for our lunch. By the time they returned we were packing up. We assisted one another to get back over the rockfall.
At some places, the canyon walls were close enough to touch.
We hiked to the wind caves. The wind caves were formed by blowing wind “sandblasting” depressions into the sandstone. The caves were amazing.
Even more spectacular was the view of the Corrizo Badlands from the peak.
Good thinking spot.
Allison took her turn 4 wheeling and she drove us straight to the Iron Door, “a small dive bar in the middle of nowhere!” We all had our after-trail drinks…I had pink wine this time!
Kyle and I grilled veggie and/or chicken quesadillas together. We added some salad, and papaya for our dinner.
We all drank wine and played Uno until 9:30 and then we slept.