On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 8:11 AM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:
> I was hoping to make a detour there on our recent
> Disney trip, but time didn't permit. I can see that it really warrants a
> separate trip.

The desert doesn't seem to be for everybody. Some love it, and some
aren't so impressed by the seeming lack of variety and wow-factor. The
wildflowers, of course increases the allure - but even that takes a
particular appreciation to really enjoy.  It's certainly not the vast
carpets of color that some might imagine. But I enjoyed it there -
particularly the freedom to openly explore by car/bike/foot much of
the park. And, since I'm only a couple hours away, spending a couple
days there is easy and worthwhile. So, perhaps the next time you're
out that way, take a day or two and see how you like it - it's
definitely worth that for sure (just don't go in the summer when it's
10 million degrees!).

> Looks like you had good weather - are most of the places accessible with a
> 2wd Westy?

Yes, excellent weather. High 70s perhaps. As far as 2WD accessibility,
I don't have enough experience at Anza Borrego to give a good answer.
Others here can probably chime in. I have been there previously in my
Carat a few years ago and there was plenty available for me to
explore. On this last trip in my Syncro, of the four or so dirt roads
I drove, maybe two were 2WD-friendly. Many of the roads are along
sandy washes, and depending on conditions may or may not be suitable
for 2WD. But there are hundreds of miles of back roads, so my guess is
that there are a lot of suitable options. Hope you like it!

James V
86 Syncro Westy, etc.