{"id":3963,"date":"2019-07-23T12:57:09","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T19:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tx.netius.net\/?p=3963"},"modified":"2019-07-23T14:29:17","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T21:29:17","slug":"great-overland-stagecoach-route-of-1849","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/sightsee\/great-overland-stagecoach-route-of-1849\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Overland Stagecoach Route of 1849"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sunset view of Canon Sin Nombre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

San Diego County Road S-2<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Great Overland Stagecoach Route of 1849\"Canon<\/a>
\nSan Diego County Rd S2<\/span>
\nSan Diego County Highway S2<\/span><\/h3>\n

The awesome southern California desert, a stretch of road that traverses north-south direction on the west side Anza Borrego Desert<\/a>; from Interstate 8 up to to Lake Henshaw @ San Felipe Road. Driving north you gain elevation from sandy badlands into the mountains, but trees are few and far off. Exit I-8 at 400′ elevation above sea level and gradually climb to 3000′ – over near Lake Henshaw<\/a> & Palomar Mountain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

San Diego Road S-2<\/strong> is about 50 miles long, through very scenic desert with interesting vegetation and paved the whole way. Perfect for RV travelers, as it has many camping options – from freebie, primitive camp spots to private campground resorts. Palm canyon hide-aways, secret shady spots, endless hiking canyons, and a campground with hot springs.<\/p>\n

\"Carrizo<\/a>S2 Road intersects California SR 78<\/a> at Scissors Crossing and continues north through the barren San Felipe Hills. The Southern California portion of the Pacific Crest Trail parallels the ridge line on the east side, with the town of Borrego Springs<\/a> lying behind that ridge at 590′ elevation. The historic mountain town of Julian<\/a> sits in the hills above Banner Grade (Hwy 78).<\/p>\n

California Historical Landmarks, along S2
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# 304<\/strong> VALLECITO STAGE DEPOT<\/strong> <\/a>
\n# 472<\/strong> BOX CANYON<\/strong> (Anza Borrego Desert)<\/a>
\n# 639<\/strong> PALM SPRINGS<\/strong> (Anza Borrego Desert)<\/a>
\n# 647<\/strong> BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND MAIL ROUTE<\/strong><\/a>
\n# 793<\/strong> SAN FELIPE VALLEY AND STAGE STATION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

points of interest along this route:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

California Interstate 8
\nOcotillo, CA
\nYuha Desert<\/a>
\nFossil Shell Canyon<\/a> (BLM)
\nAnza Borrego Desert State Park<\/a>
\nMortero Canyon<\/a>
\nDos Cabezas<\/a>
\nCarrizo Gorge Wilderness<\/a>
\nCarrizo Palms
\nCarrizo Gorge Railroad Trestle<\/a>
\nCarrizo Badlands & Overlook
\nCanon Sin Nombre<\/a>
\nCoyote Mountains Wilderness
\n\"THSDmap\"<\/a>Hollywood & Vine
\nFish Creek Wash<\/a>
\nOld Carrizo Stage Station
\nSweeney Pass
\nBow Willow Campground<\/a>
\nCanebrake
\nAgua Caliente Hot Springs<\/a>
\nVallecito County Park<\/a>
\nOriflamme Canyon<\/a>
\nBox Canyon Stagecoach Route
\nBlair Valley
\n Ghost Mountain<\/a>
\nVallecito Mountains<\/a>
\nPinyon Mountains
\nEarthquake Valley
\nShelter Valley
\nScissors Crossing (@ Hwy 78)
\nVolcan Mountains Wilderness Preserve<\/a>
\nSan Felipe Creek
\n PCT – Pacific Crest Trail<\/a><\/p>\n

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