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The Slot (Anza-Borrego)

San Diego County, CA

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Short, sinuous mudstone slot canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — a walk-through narrows carved in soft Borrego Badlands sediments east of Borrego Springs. Popular desert geology/hike stop combining badland color with enclosed canyon walls; public state-park land with established social trail access.

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RegionSan Diego County, CA
Coordinates33.1820, -116.2158
Managed byAnza-Borrego Desert State Park (CA State Parks)
FeatureMudstone slot / badlands
AccessDirt spur near Buttes Pass / Borrego Mtn
StyleShort walk-through canyon

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