428 Quince St, San Diego, CA 92103. 32.736608, -117.161461. Hike: 1.8 miles roundtrip Level: Easy Dog-Friendly: Yes Kid-Friendly: Yes.
- In order to arrive to Slot Canyon, you must follow an unpaved trail, away from the main road and look for Buttes Pass signs (check Map link). After about a 15 minute drive on this trail, there are no parking lots nearby but cars parked at the end. Once you make your way down the canyon, the short.8 mile but scenic trail is ahead.
- Its called THE SLOT for the most obvious reason- it can be as narrow as putting a coin in slot machine but definitely worth the hype. At present, its easy to find the trail head in google maps. 'slot canyon trail' Navigating inside the slot is easy to moderate. Must wear protective clothing to avoid getting scratch by some sharp rocks.
- Slot Canyon is an unmaintained trail off a sand road and far from most visitor traffic. Flash floods formed the breathtaking slot canyon. At points, forty-foot high walls arch above a foot-wide canyon floor.
- Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve proves you don't have to trek far to get a taste of waterfalls in San Diego. This local preserve features a variety of trailheads of various lengths that reward hikers with a small, year-round waterfall that cascades over volcanic rock formations.
Slot Canyon San Diego Hikes
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A remote slot canyon hike in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
This slot canyon hike is found deep in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Canyon Sin Nombre. If you have a suitable 4WD vehicle you can drive about 2.2 miles to the start of the slot otherwise you can hike down the sandy unpaved road. The entrance will be on your left and marked by metal posts.
The slot has several rock slides that require some scrambling. When you reach the top area you can climb up the side for great views of this vast area before returning the way you came.
For safety, please avoid the canyon if there is rain in the forecast.
Slot Canyon San Diego Hike
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Video of the canyon and slot Poker variations badugi strategy.
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Slot Canyon San Diego Hikes
Added by Scott Sichler
A remote slot canyon hike in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
This slot canyon hike is found deep in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Canyon Sin Nombre. If you have a suitable 4WD vehicle you can drive about 2.2 miles to the start of the slot otherwise you can hike down the sandy unpaved road. The entrance will be on your left and marked by metal posts.
The slot has several rock slides that require some scrambling. When you reach the top area you can climb up the side for great views of this vast area before returning the way you came.
For safety, please avoid the canyon if there is rain in the forecast.
Slot Canyon San Diego Hike
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Slot Canyon San Diego Hikers
almost 3 years ago
Video of the canyon and slot Poker variations badugi strategy.
https://youtu.be/TdcoYee0isk
4.0
Leave No Trace
Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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