r/AnzaBorrego • u/RevolutionaryTime767 • Mar 03 '26

Maidenhair Falls via Hellhole Canyon this past Saturday

A really nice hike. Never did this one and what a rewarding ending. Highly recommended, easy at the beginning to moderate at the end on difficulty Very easy to get to the trailhead, and during the morning it is nicely shaded. Definitely an AM hike, but still bring sun protection and plenty of water.

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u/SM4059 Mar 03 '26

Did you see any other hikerson the trail?

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u/RevolutionaryTime767 Mar 04 '26

There were two groups heading up and five more were heading up on my down

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u/Then_Passenger3403 Mar 04 '26

I love this fairy garden-like spot. In a desert no less! 🧚‍♀️🌱💦🌴

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u/RevolutionaryTime767 Mar 04 '26

Live in Borrego for well over a year. First time doing this hike and I was so surprised. A gorgeous little grotto. A few minutes here will calm any nerves.

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u/sol_beach Mar 06 '26

See wildflowers at Anza Borrego SP

https://www.desertusa.com/dusablog/anza-borrego-wildflower-reports-2025/

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u/Mcnab-at-my-feet Mar 07 '26

I live here - the flowers are done. We had a week of 90+ temperatures and that finished them.