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Sure, it’s 4 miles in, 4 miles out . It’s all flat walking . But just watch the heat depending when you go since it’s all open desert with zero shade

A 5? No, Depending on sand conditions a 1or 2. I just came back from a wilderness area in No Arizona that OnX rated a 5, again it was a 2. I think Trails Offroad does a better job rating trails. Thanks so much for looking though

Thanks! While there are trails that will connect to the OHV area and not have to go in the highway. Just be aware that once you enter ABDSP vehicles must be street legal . But it is a great ride from that area

Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Angelo, I know when I’m planning a trip on an unknown trail I like to see it ahead of time so I try to return the favor . Thanks so much for the feedback , happy travels

Oh, It TOTALLY is. You just SEND IT!🤣

Yeah, That section by the Virgin River Wilderness is really spectacular

Haha, I actually get asked that a lot. The super wide angle lens on the GoPro makes it look like you are passing a lot more ground than you actually are. I was stopping so much it made it hard to maintain any speed LOL

Hi Jay, Yes this time of year the visitor center is only open on Saturday and Sunday. You can find Road conditions here however www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30308 Its forecast to be almost record temps this weekend. The record is 122 and its forecast to be 119º which means it may be 100º even at midnight so you need to be extra cautious and be prepared if you were to get stuck. There is some cell service if you get up out of the wash. There is also a Facebook Group SoCal off Road Recovery SOS facebook.com/groups/scor.sos That can help out (I'm a member) It's summer, so the trail is not driven much and with the heat and no rain it makes the sand softer so I really can't give advice on if you should go or not. But if you do, again it's important to keep moving and not stop in a soft area (the part I show in the video) I'm not sure if you have driven it before or not so I forget if you've experienced it in good condition that's why I hesitate to give a recommendation as I don't want responsibility. AWD systems are allover the place in capabilities. I would recommend turning OFF traction control as that can stop AWD dead in their tracks because it prevents wheel spin and you need some wheel spin (but not a lot). Some systems can have you at a standstill even with the engine floored, some have better computers that figure it out. I have zero experience with Atlas. Good luck if you go

I've thought about this and I'm going to recommend against it. Simply because I have no idea about your life experiences and what you've experienced in extreme weather. I've experienced up to 130º in Death Valley and 122º here and it's no joke. I;ve seen it take down people in minutes. There's zero shade on the trail so even in your car it can be an oven. You may say well, i'll go out at night but then you are driving an unknown trail in the dark and without off road lights it's very hard to see contrast in the sand to find the grooves. I mean I live 5 miles form Fonts and I don't drive trails in the summer even with 4WD. But you can do as you like. I just would feel awful if something were to happen

Thanks John, It a very pretty trail and easy to boot. Thanks for watching

Hi, Thanks so much for watching. In October, The sand has had the whole summer heat to dry out (unless there are summer monsoons) so it will be at it's softest And also there isn't much traffic on it in summer and that makes it soft too. That shouldn't really deter you thou if you have 4WD (not AWD) 4 x 4 truck is Great! . Stay to the center of the road where you see other tracks and the most important thing is to just keep moving elastically in the area I showed in the video. Also, make sure you are aware it can still be 100º still in October so prepare with plenty of water and supplies. I'm not trying to scare you but just to prepare you. You really should be just fine and you'll really enjoy it. I've never not had someone gasp when they get to the overlook

There are some places with some soft sand so avoid the edges of the road. On the one way section at the bottom, it's not so much a traction thing, it's more watching for rocks sticking up so you have to chose your line well. So I would say yes, but a lot depends on driver skill through the soft parts and the bumps

Hi, I was in Death Valley the end of January but did not ho back down there. But one thing I noticed while driving it on that trip was how subject the road was to washouts. It hadn't really rained in a couple years before I went so it had some time to heal with traffic but you still could see the deep ruts along the side of the road plus there are two very deep drainages you go through over the road. So from that and also I stopped and looked at the amount of water in the Amargosa River, I would bet it's not in great shape, especially since that road does not get a lot of traffic to flatten out the ruts. But I have no other information than that. Sorry

We were there on 3/17/23. We first stopped by the ghost town, and ate lunch there, and then drove up to the mine closest to the spring. We took in a stock 2015 Subaru Outback. Only upgrade to the car was 6 ply LT tires. Barely made it in, but we did. Wouldn’t recommend taking in an Outback. Would take my Tacoma with 3” lift and 4 low next time. Great spot, very fun exploring. My kids and wife loved it. Ibex Springs Rd has several deep washouts past the radio tower, and then a really deep one shown in another you tube video on the subject where a couple walked in, but like I said, the Outback made it, barely.

@@philiptrecker6993 thank you! I have a Forester, so your information is especially helpful!

@@philiptrecker6993 thanks excellent thanks for the update Phillip

Thank YOU for taking the time to comment

Mmmm...depends what you are hauling it with, The turn into Hawk Canyon is very deep soft sand. So while I would say it's possible, It would depend if you have 4 wheel drive and experience in soft sand and I defiantly would not head out towards the badlands but instead head back out to 78 on your way out

@@petertellone7665 im pulling a small A frame with a GMC Denali AWD

@@coffeedollsvp I don't want to say Yes because I don't want to be responsible. But I have seen Teardrops in there. The only bad part is the Left turn (:20 seconds) into Hawk Canyon where you would have to keep momentum. Once in the couple of spots you could set up are fine. There is a nice big spot (1:15) on the right as the road kinda splits, and more at the end and the road loops at the end for easy turn arounds

@Peter Tellone Thanks my friend.....

Thanks so much for watching Jay. Yes, as I'm sure you know they close the gate in summer for the bghorns. The thrurd Crossing was closed for a week after last Saturdays storm so they could repair the trail but they just reopened it today. Definitely head out in Fall and Winter and enjoy it.it's a beautiful place even heading up above the third crossing if you have the vehicle for it. Thanks again!

@@petertellone7665 We'd love to be down there in the cooler months, maybe Feb. of '24. We've been staying at The Springs at Borrego RV resort for a week the past 4 Junes, as well as this upcoming June (wife is a teacher). But one day...one day!

@@jaytigert688 Ohhhh, OK Gotcha. You can only travel when you can travel. Well you still will enjoy no matter the time. Thank your wife. That's an importnat job and she is appreciated. Cheers

Yes you get it 100% . I’m not putting down the artists, I love their work. But the sea and Bombay beach were great for what happened to it naturally over time and that story. It was “weird” on its own it didn’t take people making it so. That was the magic of it. Thanks so much for watching and commenting

Hi Denise, yeah you should have problem. I’ve never had any problems with safety at Bombay beach. Just practice as you would traveling anywhere . Enjoy, I believe there are some new art pieces I have not seen in person yet. It’s nice to travel north to the state reserve and watch the sunset if you would like

That should say “shouldn’t “ have an y problems

@@petertellone7665 :)

Hi again, Font's wash got some rain buty not a while lot. The only thing that changed is the entrance cuz they had to move some sand out of the road. For the most part (baring any washouts) the rain is good for the sand cuz it compacts it and not the dry sugar sand that can be hard to travel though. You should be good. Just keep in mind It's still hot out here and always have plenty of water and drink it!! Enjoy again

@@petertellone7665 thank you, Peter!

It’s very underrated for something so beautiful! Thanks so much. Get out and enjoy!

Well, when I first started shooting it, was a time before Instagram. It was not very well known, not many others were photographing it. So it got the attention of others. "What is this otherworldly place?" So that opened some doors. Plus the other side was at first I din't take it as seriously because I thought things would just stay the same there and they didn't, thing there one season might not and weren't there the next so I knew I needed to document this. I did a self published book at the time too . Anyway, it got people looking at me and I was able to do other things from there. This was 15 years ago, it's well discovered now and the things that drew me there don't exist anymore and it's changed. Thanks for your interest, you can see my work at petertellone.com/

Hi, Good question, I have never seen a bike out there but that doesn't mean it not doable. I know nothing about bikes so I'm not a good person to ask. But I do know that Dave of Borrego Bikes has run eBike tours of both coyote Canyon and Fish Creek both of which contain sandy washes. The worst areas of Font's wash would be no different than riding on the beach away from the water but that's about all the advice I have. Just watch the temperatures when you go. We have hit 100º already this season

@@petertellone7665 Yeap I think temperature is a bigger concern for me as well, and I don't plan to ride there when the sun's down since I'm not familiar with the area. perhaps in the morning. I'll see how it goes!

Make sure you do Michael! We just did it again last Monday and it's always magic. Make sure you investigate some of the rock outcroppings on the left on the way down to the bottom like Star Wars Rock, there are caves formed by the fallen rocks you can climb through on the north side of it. So much fun!. Thanks for watching!

In the northern section above I70 a sedan can make it provided it has not rained. If it had rained then forget it. In the southern section on the country road you are fine but deeper in no . Great question !

Thanks you, Yes, if you've done all thise great trails you definitely should add Coyote Canyon and you can go far beyond the 3rd crossing. Cheers PT

Hey Denisse, Thanks so much. I hope the videos are helpful, I know I use other videos for trails in Death Valley I needed to know about. Well, you've got some good experience under your belts. Those routes are sandy but a bit harder pack. That being said, I don't think this year you should have any problem going out to Font's point from S22. I wouldn't have said that in 2020 when the sand was super soft but this year when I went out a couple weeks ago it was very well used and tamped down. Just in the area about 3/4 the way there when the road twists (see the Font's Point video) just keep moving and don't stop to look around right there and you should be great. As Far as Vista Del MalPais. Don't be tempted to use the cutacross from Font's (Short Wash) that connects the two. Short wash in between is SUPER soft sand. Instead, I would go back to S22 and look for the Trailhead Parking for Villagers Peak , That is Thimble Trail. Take that in to Vista Del MalPais (NOT Palo Verde) Most of Thimble is easy and hard pack, just watch for a few dips. At the end you will turn left onto Short wash. The first thing you will encounter are some deep ruts on an Incline, You have to straddle the ruts but it's not hard. and then up a little ways is the right hand turn for Vista Del MalPais. It's Kinda hard to see and you may go past it once. Now this is the only part that I would worry about more as the sand was fairly soft. So you DEFINATELY have to keep moving and Turn OFF traction control if you can. Alternatively, you can park outside the road to Malpais and hike in (1 mile each way) , OR you can actually hike along the rim from Font's point over to Malpais! (2 Miles each way). Anyway, that would be the one I'm not sure of, depends on your driving skills, tires and AWD or FWD on the CR-V. But if you run into problems you can message me here (if you get a signal) I'm not far in Borrego Springs and I'll come yank ya out LOL. Hope you go and enjoy it. Certainly one to add to your list. Cheers PT

@@petertellone7665 wow! Thank you so much for such a detailed reply! I will follow your advise, and if I get stuck, I will text you! LOL! We were very daring last year and ventured out to Pumpkin patch. Yes, we got stuck, twice! We are still very thankful to the group in Jeeps and ORVs that helped us and escorted us out of the mess we got ourselves in. Lesson learned! And yes, I am the driver in my family, and perhaps a little too adventurous 😆

Yes it can, just make sure you keep moving in the softer middle section but you should be fine to go out and enjoy the spectacular view . Cheers

Out of downtown Borrego Springs on Palm canyon drive going east. Past Christmas circle and at the first intersection, make a left on Di Giorgio road. Follow road till it ends and you are entering the Coyote Canyon Trail

@@petertellone7665 Thanks. Looks like a great trip. Can't wait to check it out.

I really hope you do, you will love it!!

Its'a good question. It would depend on the current conditions that change often, but personally it's not a trail I usually air down on. But I have a 4Runner and it handles washboard pretty well, but something stiffly sprung, may want to for comfort. But I rarely see anyone air down for it. I was just out the other night and it was pretty smooth sailing currently, not bumpy, not much soft stuff

Hi Alex, thanks so much for commenting. Yes, at about 4 Miles in, you will see a road to the right and a circular pull off on the left. The road to the right is the start of the Whale Peak Trailhead. Enjoy, have a great hike

I think at 7:32 in on the video is where the trailhead starts. There is some soft sand at the beginning of the route out so just keep moving there. The rest you should have enough clearance just watch for some random rocks that may stick up

@@petertellone7665 Yep! I see it off to the right--big wide path that matches the map I have. Again, thank you for this. I'm a little nervous about taking in my new car into this with its "dealer" tires. I haven't had the chance to get more appropriate tires but it really doesn't look that rough. We'll see.

Aww, thanks as always Jady, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Just wanted people to get a better feel for a place not seen by many