EC 119, 158, and West Mortero Wash


EC 119 (also known as Dos Cabezas Road) is one of the many trails winding through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. I-8 or CA-78 can be used to reach S-2 which is the nearest paved road. The junction between I-8 and S-2 is about four miles to the southeast of where this trail begins. The San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway runs along this trail and there’s even an abandoned rail station along the route. EC 158 branches off of EC 119 and leads towards West Mortero Wash (among other trails) that heads back east to S-2. The views of the desert, mountains, and gorges are simply stunning. Be wary of illegal immigrants and smugglers; do not go hiking along the tracks. Enjoy the photos and videos!

Location

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EC 119

EC 158

West Mortero Wash

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Note: Sometimes, the truck doesn’t come out unscathed.

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