Cougar Canyon Trail Details

Activities
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Wilderness Area
Borrego Springs, California
Difficulty Rating

Blue rate
Hiking SAC Scale

T2 Mountain Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Direction

Both Directions
Climb Difficulty

Blue
Physical Rating

Moderate
Trail Visibility

Sometimes hard to follow
Dogs Allowed

Yes
Local Popularity
5 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
Land Owner

California State Parks

Cougar Canyon is a 2.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Borrego Springs, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round.

Access Info

The Indian Canyon trailhead is accessed by driving to the end of Coyote Canyon Road. You can drive some of it with a 2 wheel drive, but 4 wheel drive and at least mid clearance is required for the later section of the road (beyond Boulder Alley). Closed from approximately June 1 to September 30 (to preserve watering rights of the Bighorn Sheep). Wear/bring shoes you’re willing to get wet. AllTrails provides some basic information on the hike, including a gpx track here, and San Diego Reader did an online article on the hike which includes a simple map and information on the options for completing the hike if you have to start further down Coyote Canyon Road.

More Stats for Cougar Canyon Trail hike trail trail

Altitude change

4 ft
Altitude min

1,758 ft
Altitude start

1,768 ft
Altitude end

1,772 ft
Grade

0.4%
Grade max

-2.2%
Grade min

7%
Distance climb

541 ft
Distance down

604 ft
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Cougar Canyon Trail