Raise a Glass to Adventure with Hikes and Hops!
Join us for an interpretive hike that blends exploration, interpretation, and celebration! This hike through the stunning Mountain Palm Springs area is led by Anza-Borrego legend, Diana Lindsay, and concludes with a well-earned pint of craft beer generously donated by Burning Beard Brewing.
What to Expect:
• We’ll hike through Mountain Palm Springs, home to a vibrant oasis of California fan palms, rugged canyons, and hidden springs.
• Enjoy an easy-to-moderate 3-mile interpretive hike led by Diana Lindsay, who will share insights into the region’s unique geology, desert plants, and wildlife.
• After the hike, unwind with a cold pint of locally crafted beer from Burning Beard Brewing, served in celebration of your desert adventure and included in your registration!
• This hike is rated Easy (Level 2 out of 5).
Who Should Attend:
• Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a unique guided hike experience.
• Those curious about the desert’s natural and cultural stories.
• Anyone who enjoys good company, good beer, and great views.
• Visitors looking for a relaxing yet enriching outing in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Mountain Palm Springs Trailhead, next to the Mountain Palm Springs Campground: 32.8635404969494, -116.2150241411242
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Cost:
ABF Member: $26 Not a member? Join today for as little as $35 and save!
Non-Member: $30
Student: $15
Cancellation Policy & Scholarships: Please see our FAQs page to read our cancellation policy and learn about scholarship options.
Registration:
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Hike Leader:
Diana Lindsay is the author, co-author, or editor of over a dozen award-winning books. Her master’s thesis from San Diego State University on the history of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park was published as Our Historic Desert by Copley Books in 1973. A few years later, she co-authored The Anza-Borrego Desert Region, a guidebook to the area published by Wilderness Press in 1978. It’s now in its 6th edition and remains the key resource for this desert area. Diana was the lead editor for Coast to Cactus: The Canyoneer Trail Guide to San Diego Outdoors, which was originally published in 2016 and is updated with every printing. Diana served as a trustee for the San Diego Natural History Museum and is a Canyoneer – a museum trained volunteer who leads public walks throughout San Diego County.
Diana is passionate about outdoor recreation and the conservation of our local habitats and environment. She believes in educating the public, who will become the best proponents of conservation once they understand the value of San Diego’s outdoors. Diana was presented with the Medallion Award from the State of California for her 30 years of volunteer work on behalf of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and was named a Lifetime Member of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Botany Society based on her vision and leadership skills and creation of excellence in education. She is also an honorary State Park Ranger.
You may also like the following events from Anza-Borrego Foundation:
- This Friday, 21st November, 06:00 am, From the Mountains to the Sea: A Three-Day Birding Adventure in Borrego Springs
- This Friday, 21st November, 08:00 pm, Anza-Borrego under the Stars: Culp Valley in Ranchita
- This Saturday, 22nd November, 01:00 pm, The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens in Borrego Springs
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