My new Sil Nylon tarp up on Egg Mtn for the looming rain the first night but never got any. We met up and spent the first night (of 6 total) car camping on Egg Mtn
![My new Sil Nylon tarp Tent setup for the rain that was looming My new Sil Nylon tarp Tent setup for the rain that was looming](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-xmBVxcM/0/M/dscf9318_2014-12-19-M.jpg)
Anybody see these new wind turbines in Mexico? I just noticed them this trip driving thru Jacumba, Looks like the Sunrise Power Link is right there with them
![Wind Turbines in Mexico seen from Jacumba Wind Turbines in Mexico seen from Jacumba](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-SvCq5f6/0/M/dscf9314_2014-12-19-M.jpg)
Another beautiful sunset over Sombrero Peak, hard to get tired of these
![Sunset on Sombrero Peak Sunset on Sombrero Peak](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-QQKrJm4/0/M/dscf9322_2014-12-19-M.jpg)
Kicking it with some beers at night we had a small kit fox poking around our camp, we threw him a couple pieces of fresh bread and he seemed no stranger to getting handouts
![](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-QXZXSJ9/0/M/dscf9369_2014-12-19-M.jpg)
![](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-5CjTwDP/0/M/dscf9364_2014-12-19-M.jpg)
Also hard to get tired of beautiful sunrises, here the moon is joining the sunrise near Carrizo Mtn
![Sunrise with the moon over Carrizo Mountain Sunrise with the moon over Carrizo Mountain](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-Rr2hZcQ/0/M/dscf9387_2014-12-20-M.jpg)
And turning around you get Sombrero Peak again
![Sombrero Peak at sunrise Sombrero Peak at sunrise](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-McvPDSb/0/M/dscf9390_2014-12-20-M.jpg)
Out in Canebrake
![](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-khM4Kgd/0/M/dscf9398_2014-12-20-M.jpg)
Saw several tarantulas this trip, does anyone know how to tell male/female?
![Photo & Video Sharing by SmugMug Photo & Video Sharing by SmugMug](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-5RK2nFG/0/M/dscf9402_2014-12-20-M.jpg)
Even had a baby crawl up under my sleeping bag for the night
![Baby tarantula slept under my sleeping bag Baby tarantula slept under my sleeping bag](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-QHqFxb3/0/M/dscf9481_2014-12-22-M.jpg)
Some nice flora
![Fishhook Cactus Fishhook Cactus](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-vtMTGMQ/0/M/dscf9408_2014-12-20-M.jpg)
![Sumac Sumac](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-f3pttGk/0/M/dscf9433_2014-12-21-M.jpg)
![Some nice green Ocotillo with blooms - in December?? Some nice green Ocotillo with blooms - in December??](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-j9P4GmS/0/M/dscf9532_2014-12-23-M.jpg)
A cool micro inch worm
![Inch worm Inch worm](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-pFdS2J5/0/M/dscf9549_2014-12-23-M.jpg)
I thought this was cute, a Mama and a baby wind blown brush team
![Mama and baby wind blown brush Mama and baby wind blown brush](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-8vr9S8P/0/M/dscf9420_2014-12-21-M.jpg)
Never know what you will find out in the desert
![Taking a bath out in the desert! Taking a bath out in the desert!](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-ZK5L7S6/0/M/dscf9425_2014-12-21-M.jpg)
A couple nice projectiles
![Cottonwood Projectile Cottonwood Projectile](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-tvxbMnJ/0/M/dscf9403_2014-12-20-M.jpg)
![Desert Side notched Projectile Point Desert Side notched Projectile Point](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-Xr8L8PC/0/M/dscf9556_2014-12-23-M.jpg)
Here is Craig heading up the saddle from Canebrake to Potrero
![Craig heading up the saddle towards Potrero Craig heading up the saddle towards Potrero](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-Qt5k7WL/0/M/dscf9419_2014-12-21-M.jpg)
Up at the top you can look north and see Toro Peak way off in the distance, a pretty cool view!
![Looking down into Potrero. Toro Peak is way off in the distance Looking down into Potrero. Toro Peak is way off in the distance](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-rpsJrRh/0/M/dscf9431_2014-12-21-M.jpg)
Found another old ranchers/cowboy camp. This one had a shower, tub and a makeshift kinda kitchen with faucet
![Old ranching camp debris, looked like a water station Old ranching camp debris, looked like a water station](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-8CGc8dX/0/M/dscf9490_2014-12-22-M.jpg)
Hey, what can I say...? You notice my new Dirty Girl Gaitors? They are awesome!!
![Hey...why not..?? You notice my new Dirty Girl Gaitors?? Hey...why not..?? You notice my new Dirty Girl Gaitors??](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-kKjJhbJ/0/M/dscf9496_2014-12-22-M.jpg)
Some gorgeous starry nights
![Photo & Video Sharing by SmugMug Photo & Video Sharing by SmugMug](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-tZz7vpC/0/M/dscf9453_2014-12-22-M.jpg)
And even a shooting star
![Shooting Star Shooting Star](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-NkgcMSw/0/M/dscf9461_2014-12-22_v2-M.jpg)
Milky Way
![Milky Way Milky Way](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-XfBGFcr/0/M/dscf9524_2014-12-22-M.jpg)
An interesting combo of scat on the trail
![Nice combo of scat Nice combo of scat](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-D2KXTzM/0/M/dscf9552_2014-12-23-M.jpg)
Found an ejection seat from a military plane. I have heard rumors of a plane wreckage in the area, that may be another trip to find the rest of it
![Old pilot ejection seat Old pilot ejection seat](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-ZNkndC8/0/M/dscf9597_2014-12-23-M.jpg)
![](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-PGggQV3/0/M/dscf9602_2014-12-23-M.jpg)
The last day sunrise on Redtop before we head back into Indian Valley where my truck was parked
![Looking towards Redtop at sunrise Looking towards Redtop at sunrise](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-pWMQMsJ/0/M/dscf9610_2014-12-24-M.jpg)
Total Mylar Ballons this trip - 12 (1 not pictured)
![11 Mylar Balloons, 12 total for the trip 11 Mylar Balloons, 12 total for the trip](http://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/5-Day-Backpack-in-Potrero-Cane/i-c8qk5QC/0/M/dscf9550_2014-12-23-M.jpg)
More photos on my gallery here, way too many to show on this post...hope you enjoy!