Anza Borrego state park

December 4th 2022

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Description

This is an easy day trip. Bring a lunch. Meet at 9 AM at Christmas Circle in Borrego Springs

The History of Calcite Mine: High-quality calcite deposits were found here and the mine was built during WWII by U.S. government officials commissioned to find optical-grade crystals for gun sights and rocket launchers. The Polaroid Corporation bought the mine and employed several dozen men to mine the crystals until a synthetic replacement was invented.

The Pumpkin Patch is a geologic oddity of concretions. The is a vault toilet and picnic tables there. We’ll stop at 17 Palms and the mail box on the way out.

Run Checklist

Always Required

HAM Radio on 146.550 MHz
Full-Sized Spare Tire
Seat Belts
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Battery Tiedown
Working Brakes
Tow Straps
Tow Points

Run Requirements

33+ Sized Tire
2+ Suspension Lift
4LO Transfer Case

Run Recommendations

Rear Axle Locker

Trail Rating

Difficulty Level: 2

	Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
	Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
	Difficult terrain and road rarely maintained; 33" tires, Suspension lift, Off-road driving experience, body armor and Rear locker recommended. Stock vehicles will likely take damage
	Very difficult terrain, road never maintained; 33" tires, sway-bar disconnects, Rear locker, and Rock sliders required. 35" tires, front locker, Full cage, and 4:1 transfer-case recommended. Chance of mechanical failure and body damage
	Extremely difficult terrain with large obstacles and roll over potential; Full cage required, 37" tires strongly recommended. Good chance of mechanical failure and strong chance of body damage

Location

Rendezvous @ Borrego Springs Christmas Circle

Follow GPS to Christmas circle Borrego Springs or;

five south to 76, 76 E. to it ends at the 79 left on the 79 right on S2 left on S 22, follow all the way till Christmas Circle, you can't miss it it's a big circle.