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State park in California, United States
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in southern California is the largest state park in the state and the second largest in the United States (after Adirondack State Park in New York). The park is located on the eastern side of San Diego County, with portions extending east into Imperial County and north into Riverside County. It is about a two-hour drive from San Diego, Riverside and Palm Springs. The park is named after Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and the Spanish word borrego, or bighorn sheep.
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Yaqui Well
A 1.64-mile (2.64-km) round-trip trail leads to Yaqui Well, a historic desert watering place. The relatively flat, gentle hike takes about one hour. The well is actually a seep that supports a small riparian area with desert ironwood, mesquite and other vegetation, making it a particularly good birdwatching spot, especially during spring migration in late April and early May. More than 140 bird species have been recorded here.
By foot
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a well known trail that extends along the West coast of the United States, from Mexico to Canada. It passes through California, Oregon, and Washington State.
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