This hike climbs the California Riding and Hiking Trail from Borrego Springs to Culp Valley. Along the way are an alluvial plain dotted with ocotillo, a long sustained climb up a ridge overlooking Hellhole Canyon, an impressive array of cactus and big desert views toward the top. There are trailheads on Montezuma Valley Road at both ends of the hike. If you have two vehicles and don't want a big climb, consider a one-way downhill hike.

fee accessyear-roundany vehicle