Borrego Springs Field Trip

We will meet near the bathrooms in the park in the center of the large roundabout in Borrego Springs. It is called Christmas Circle Community Park (700 Christmas Circle Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004). We are meeting at 8 am, so allow at least an hour and a half from Escondido. From there, we will go to the Borrego Springs water treatment settling ponds.

GPS: 33.25607651510925, -116.37497932795526

Directions:

• Start in Escondido. Get onto CA-78 East (follow signs for CA-78 / Ramona / Julian). Stay on CA-78 E for the majority of the first part of the trip. You will be on 78 E for approx. 37 miles
• In Santa Ysabel, turn left onto CA-79 North (signed for Julian / Warner Springs). Stay on CA-79 for about 11 miles.
• When you reach the junction with County Road S-2 (San Felipe Road), turn right onto S-2 / San Felipe Road and follow it for about 4 miles.
• Look for County Road S-22 / Montezuma Valley Road (often signed as Montezuma Valley Rd) and turn left onto S-22. This climbs Montezuma Grade and then descends into the Borrego Valley (spectacular views; winding section). This segment is approx. 13 miles
• Continue on S-22 as it leads you into Borrego Springs; S-22 turns into Borrego Springs Road as you come into town. Follow Borrego Springs Road toward the town center.
• Arrive at Christmas Circle. The roundabout/park (Christmas Circle Community Park) is the green, circular park in the center of town (700 Christmas Circle Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004). Park along the circle or use nearby streets; the grassy park and gazebo are unmistakable.