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[*] posted on 2-21-2005 at 10:50 AM
Just got back from ABDSP yesterday.


Cut short our visit by one day due to the weather reports.

We traveled ABDSP from the San Felipe Grade as far south as Carrizo Wash, including forays into Vallecito Wash, Carrizo Wash, Bow Willow Wash and Arroyo Tapiado.

At least in the south part of the park, I would say the peak has yet to occur.
the heighth of the desert lilies and heliotrope/phacelia and the cactus' are a few weeks away. Ocotillo are still a few weeks away, too (at least), as well as the hedgehogs and teddy bears. Verbenia and monkeyflower in full form as well as Dune Evening Primrose.

Conventional cars can travel south on the Vallecito creek road as far as the entrance to Tapiado. After that, 4WD is recommended.

Two GREAT spots....the southeast facing knoll behind "Hollywood and Vine" and the west facing slope just past the entrance to Tapiado along Vallecito Creek.

Here's a shot

http://www.allcoastsportfishing.com/photos/data/500/100404Im...

Elevations about 2000 feet in the south are nowhere near going off, especially Blair Valley area.

[Edited on 2-21-2005 by Hook]
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[*] posted on 2-21-2005 at 02:24 PM


Nice photo! Thanks for the info.
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[*] posted on 2-21-2005 at 04:50 PM
Nice shots everyone.


I was back at ABSP, returned this morning. Sunday afternoon tried to bag Granite Peak and turned back in the rain and fog at peak 5120?
We are leaving for Baja, Thursday 24th.
ABSP is as close to Baja as California can get, but we all know Baja is thee Sonoran Desert and I am chomping at the bit to make multiple runs there this epic season.
FYI: some photos of ABSP these past two weekends: http://www.southcoastfarms.com/anza_borrego.htm
Keep the updates coming, this flower season is going to last a long time as different species and elevations go off on their own clock. Kinda silly ain't it, grown men chasing flowers?
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[*] posted on 2-21-2005 at 08:18 PM


Don Jorge!!!
I'll be in Ensenada on Saturday!

How fast are travelling south?

Wana hook up for a taco?
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