Carrizo Mountain & Indian Hill: December 13th-15th, 2013

[BorregoWrangler]

Carrizo Mountain is a hidden gem in our local Southern California desert. The narrow shelf roads up the mountain are only open six months out of the year, from July 1st to December 31st. This provides big horn sheep uninterrupted access into this mountainous habitat. Realistically though, there are only three months out of the year were we humans can recreate on Carrizo Mountain during cooler weather, from October to December.

With an elevation of 2,408 feet, Carrizo Mountain is the highest point along the Coyote Mountains; a small, rocky range situated at the transition between the higher Peninsular ranges of San Diego County, and the lower Imperial Valley and Salton Basin. The mountains are located in far-southern California not too far from the Mexican border. The range and summit lies within Imperial County, abutting the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.



Check out the link for more photos and the complete trip report: Carrizo Mountain & Indian Hill

[DaveK]

John

That looks like the perfect pre-Christmas trip with the family. Some of our favorite memories of camping with the family were in winter conditions in the desert. It has so much to offer.

[cruiserlarry]

Great trip report, John...the desert in winter is always a good time

[BorregoWrangler]

John

That looks like the perfect pre-Christmas trip with the family. Some of our favorite memories of camping with the family were in winter conditions in the desert. It has so much to offer.

Great trip report, John...the desert in winter is always a good time

Thanks guys! It sure was fun. I'll be out exploring the desert again in January around Joshua Tree National Park .