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; be careful if you go hiking along the tracks. Enjoy the photos and videos!

Location

doscabezos

Anza-Borrego Desert Start Park Road Map

BLM Routes of Travel for Eastern San Diego County

EC 119

EC 158

West Mortero Wash

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

Update: 4 July 2024

I recently went to this area again (Mortero and Dos Cabezas) with another small group and took some more photos, enjoy!

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