The Sunrises At This Park In Southern California Are Worth Waking Up Early For

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is located in Southern California and features beautiful desert trails. It’s especially striking during sunrise when the shadows and colors dramatize the rugged landscape. Visitors can hike and camp at the park. In the springtime, the park is often covered with colorful wildflowers. Anza-Borrego is about a two-hour drive north-east of San Diego. At 600,000 acres, it’s the largest state park in California.

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You can see the outlines of ocotillos in the distance.

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The rugged mountains formed from years of erosion.

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Especially if you camp here, stargazing is another must-do at Anza-Borrego.

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Hikers can access this view by taking Fonts Point trail up to Fonts Point.

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It's home to California's only native palm, the California fan palm.

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You are likely to see lots of colors when visiting.

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Aside from gazing at the skies, look down at the rocks and see if you can find one of the 550 types of fossils that have been found within the park!

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This can be accessed via The Slot Trail.

Wake up before dawn, grab your hiking shoes and head out to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. To learn more about trails in the area, click here. For information about the park, visit the California Department of Parks and Recreation website here.