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<title>Lower Willows, Coyote Creek Crossing, Anza Borrego</title>
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        Superior desert wilderness camping and hiking along the non-potable Santa Catarina Springs (Coyote Creek). Best visited within a day or so of rainfall for optimal ocotillo bloomage. Get there by heading east from Borrego Springs, Christmas Circle on Palm Canyon Drive for 1/2 mile, then left on DiGiorgio Road. Continue of dirt road (any vehicle will at least get you to the Lower Willows). After that, 4x4 only. As the paved road ends and you enter the desert, roll down the windows to smell the citrus groves. Heaven on earth. Desert Garden a few miles down. See rare desert birds and big horn sheep hiking further into Collins Valley.  Heavy chollo cactus so stay on paths. Water is mandatory.  Vehicle access past the lower willows closed in Summer to allow big horn sheep to prosper. Excellent mountain biking trails through Collins Valley. Sheep Head and Cougar Canyon are excellent 10 mile day hikes from the Lower Willows.<br/>Tags: anza borrego, lower willows, wilderness camping, desert garden, big horn sheep, least bells verio<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/85922">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Old Kane Spring Road - Wilderness Camping, BLM Lands, and UFO Activity</title>
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        Located off Hwy 86, 14.5 miles north of Westmoreland, California, Kane Spring is a known illegal smuggler's drop off/pick up spot. In early 2000's, a dozen illegals were found dead from exposure in the bushes along Hwy 86.  If you take Old Kane Spring road West by South West you'll have BLM lands on the left and designated preserve land on the right (north).  4x4 preferred, but a 4x2 can make it if staying on the road. In 1999, 2 witnesses confirmed blue-black F-18's without lights and subsequent UFO activity traversing from Coyote Mountains, over Superstition Hills, of an "invisible" craft heading East by SouthEast over US Navy proving grounds.  Totally dry. Water mandatory. Morning and evening haze can set in and confuse navigation. Bring a whistle if hiking in case separated from group.  If lost, go east towards Salton Sea and will eventually hit Hwy 86. Good rock hounding, lots of fossilized oyster shells. Several washes, (don't camp in these!). This area documented as being the region where a Spanish Pearl Expedition from Mazatlan met its demise in the early 1600's. Rumors and legends of Ghost Ship(s). Great place for bonfires and general noise making. Minimal spiny cactus makes this a good biking/hiking/off-road region, but beware of soft sand.<br/>Tags: california blm lands, rock hunting, fossil hunting, treasure hunting, bonfires, brutal arid conditions<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/85199">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        Inkopah - Home of the Wild Horses &amp; Smuggler's Cave
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        Located south of Old Highway 80 and up and over Inkopah Park Road,  an extremely rugged single lane leads up the mountain side and down into a beautiful high desert valley of wind carved rock croppings and chapparel. 4x4 with high clearance required or park off the road at the base and hike or bike in. Seasonal non-potable stream winds through the basin. Up the other side of the valley is the abandoned Elliot Mine. Access to man-made underground caves, mining artifacts and tunnels. Excellent overlook into Mexico. Good border watching location with unobstructed 180 degree view. Seasonal habitat for wild horses and mules, mule deer, small game. Good hiking and rock petroglyphs and fossil hounding. Abundant quartz crystal. Recommend mountain bikes, bring plenty of water. <br/>Tags: inkopah, inkopah mountains san diego, kumeyaay or cahuilla petroglyphs, elliot mine, smugglers cave<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/85116">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Fossil Canyon Wilderness Camping near Ocotillo, CA</title>
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        Accessible BLM lands consisting of depleted borax and mineral mines in the Coyote Mountains. Dramatic dry gorges, minimal plants and wildlife, rocky cliffs.  Great place to burn wood, fire weaponry (Shell Canyon), motor and mountain bike, hiking. Fossils can still be found. Area has no water sources. Very rugged terrain with 50-100 foot canyon walls. No motoring or biking through the canyon. Sometimes area is closed to vehicle access from the road, but you can park and hike in no problem. Well known to locals. Nearest supplies are in the little town of Ocotillo. Limited or sporadic cell phone service.<br/>Tags: fossil canyon, wilderness camping, california blm land, fossil hounding<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/85111">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>MIRA MESA Northeast Muster Station</title>
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        Emergency Muster Station for one (1) of at least eight (8) Mira Mesa parks. Westview Park is the apex of the Northeast Sector and at 500 ft. elevation, susceptible to flooding from a Miramar dam break (elevation 715 feet). GOOD STUFF:  Best view of Mira Mesa, Scripps Miramar at 810 feet elevation just north of Mesa Ridge (214 homes circa 1980, Phantom Lane access to best view. Just west of I-15. Elevation 500 feet. Wildfire potential high. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/53884">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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