Magnesia Canyon Hike

Join our volunteers for a unique hiking experience in the Magnesia Spring Ecological Canyon trail. This canyon is only open Oct-Nov-Dec as it is home to the endangered Peninsular Bighorn sheep.

We begin our trek from Blixseth Park to the canyon. At the canyon entrance you will begin hiking a series of dry waterfalls. The second waterfall is approximately 50 feet high. At this point you may choose to return or continue the trail. Once atop the waterfall you will find much smaller ones to traverse to the back of the canyon. The dramatic canyon walls tell their own story of how rain events have shaped our mountains and canyons over the millennia of time.

This trail is an out and back trail approximately 4 miles. Sorry no dogs allowed on this trail.

Wear sturdy closed toed hiking boots, long pants, sun hat, and sunscreen. Bring 2 liters of water and snacks. Hiking poles are optional.

RSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time.

We will meet in the Blixseth Mountain Park paved parking lot. View map/UTM coordinates directions for meeting hike leader at this location: 33.742407, -116.420214

For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918. 

A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.

Ticket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event and will be published at that time. Your optional non-refundable donation is not a ticket to attend.