Ranchita Bodega

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Access from the Trail

Montezuma Valley Market is located on Montezuma Valley Road 4 miles from the trail. The trail crosses Montezuma Valley Road at Barrel Springs. Shuttle service is offered with as much advance notice as possible. Send a text message to (619) 693-7536 when you will arrive at Barrel Springs.

Food and Drink

Montezuma Valley Market is a convenience store and beer garden. They offer a variety of craft beer, as well as snacks, jerky, local honey, and grocery items.

The store is open everyday from first week of March through May, 9 am - 5 pm.

Resupply

Many different options are available and a full resupply is entirely possible. Examples include Peak Fuel,Good-to-Go and Fernweh dehydrated backpacking meals, Loma Linda packets, ramen, tuna packets, instant oatmeal, Knorr sides, dried fruit, candy, vegan cookies, and much more.

Groceries

As of 2022, Montezuma Valley Market is still in the rebuilding process, and the store is in a temporary building. During hiker season salads, fresh fruits,veggies, cheese, and sandwiches are available.

Gear Shops

A variety of gear is available for purchase, including items from Garmin, ULA Equipment (backpacks), Big Agnes, Sawyer, Darn Tough Socks, Body Glide, Black Diamond, Tyvek, and more.

Internet

Free WiFi available

Stove Fuel

Small and large canisters of isobutane stove fuel are available.

Laundry

Washer and Dryer available and Bucket laundry

Shipping Services

The Market will hold boxes for $7 fee.

Send packages to:

  ICO Montezuma Valley Market
  Your Name
  37552 Montezuma Valley Road 
  Ranchita, CA 92066

Resupply Boxes

Hiker Boxes

Lodging

Hotels and Motels

Bed n'no Breakfast available. Availability info and online reservations are available on the Market's website, oshunsorchard.com.

Hostels

Camping

Camping is no longer offered on premises.

Other

Trails Angels

Attractions

There is an eleven foot Yeti sculpture, named "Rancheti," in from of the Market.

Anza Borrego State Park is nearby.

Transportation Services

Buses

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System bus route 892, from El Cajon to Borrego Springs, has a stop a few minutes' walk from the Market. The schedule is available on sdmts.com [PDF]. Route 892 only runs on Thursdays.

Airports

Train Stations

Ride Hailing Services, Shuttles, and Taxis

Other

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