Barrel Spring – Yaqui Pass loop from Borrego Springs

Barrel Spring – Yaqui Pass loop from Borrego Springs

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Barrel Spring – Yaqui Pass loop from Borrego Springs

04:12

83.1km

1,400m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 817 m for 179 m

After 28.1 km for 293 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

835 m

View of Indianhead Peak from Borrego Palm Canyon Visitor Center

Highlight • Viewpoint

The colors and diversity of cactus and wildlife really make this place special. Easy to park, I recommend going there, beware of the temperatures, carry enough water.

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1.71 km

Montezuma Borrego Highway Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Get ready for a dramatic and challenging road bike climb up the Montezuma Borrego Highway, also known as Montezuma Valley Road, starting from Borrego Springs. As you tackle the 10-12 …

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28.2 km

Barrel Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Pacific Crest Trail crosses Highway 22 (Montezuma Valley Road) at the Barrel Spring Trailhead. If you are lucky, you will find some trail magic here. Just four miles to …

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31.8 km

Teofulio Summit

Mountain Pass

63.5 km

Yaqui Pass sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet and lies within the boundaries of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Its rugged terrain and natural beauty offer panoramic vistas and plenty of hiking opportunities.

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73.8 km

Desert Eagle Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The Desert Eagle is one of 130 faszinating metal sculptures in the Anza-Borrego Desert among the Borrego Valley. Look closely – the tall eagle is not the only creature to see.

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80.6 km

Borrego Springs Roadside Monitoring Point

Highlight • Structure

83.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

33.8 km

10.9 km

1.12 km

410 m

314 m

Surfaces

81.4 km

993 m

856 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,280 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

24°C

14°C

37 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 1, 2023,Montezuma

The montzuma grade fron Borrego is 12 milesof stiff climbing that was a pleasure. From the top, marked by the 8% geade hiway sign approx 12 miles of climbing . The next 40+ miles is mostly sweet downhill! My tour ended before i returned to Borrego because my battery ran out. Add approx 4 miles.