Cactus Loop Trail

If you’re interested in seeing most of the cacti species found in Anza-Borrego in one place, then the Cactus Loop Trail is for you.  This short, easy hike is located about ten miles south of Borrego Springs and is full of not only cacti but agaves, ocotillos and more.

Trip Stats

Trip Length

  • Round-trip distance: 0.6 mile

Attractions

  • Diverse flora from Anza-Borrego area
  • Most examples of area cacti

Difficulty

  • Easy to follow trail
  • Halfway thru, trail climbs moderately
  • Halfway thru, trail becomes rocky & uneven

Elevation Gain

Approximately 200 feet

Non-subscriber Info

What’s in our Guide:

  • Directions to the Cactus Loop Trail
  • Detailed description of the hike
  • What you’ll see on the hike
  • Descriptions of some of the plants and cacti here
  • Nearby attractions:
    • Galleta Meadows sculptures
  • What type of vehicle you’ll need
  • Our unique interactive maps
  • Lots of beautiful and informative pictures

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Virtual Video Tour

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Sights to See

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Cactus Loop Trail
Cactus Loop Trail

Getting There Map

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