A paved road to the summit of Yaqui Pass in California

Yaqui Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 526m (1.725ft) above sea level, located in San Diego County, in the US state of California.

Yaqui Pass

Where is Yaqui Pass?

The pass is located in the southern part of California, west of Salton Sea, within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Is the road to Yaqui Pass paved?

The road to the summit is totally paved and provides stunning views of the area. It’s called Yaqui Pass Road (County Highway S3). The drive is pretty steep (4-10% grade), and visibility between cars and rides can be poor, with many twists and turns against the canyon walls.

How long is the road to Yaqui Pass?

The road through the pass is 10.94km (6.8 miles) long, running south-north from CA-78 to Borrego Springs Road.