Not Just Another Off Trail Mystery Hike

The  Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Association is a non-profit partner with Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness.

Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Association

Imagine:  what's around the next bend?  Suddenly a spine tingling view from the edge of the plunging San Jacinto escarpment. What's next!

Long Valley Ranger Station

<h3>Not Just Another Off Trail Mystery Hike (Moderatly strenuous)</h3>Join us for a meander through an unspecified sector of the park. Since this is a "Mystery" hike, though it won't be if we reveal to you too much information. Right? All we can tell you is to trust us to take you to an area where you almost certainly have never been. Even if you have been there, this area has all the features that anyone could want to experience on this mountain, short of going to the peak, so going back would be just fine! The terrain is variable as you might expect, rocky and steep, steep and not rocky, not rocky and not steep demands good navigation around obstacles expected and unexpected, great views horizontally and semi vertically, off the beaten track, maybe some bushwacking, great wonderful and sometimes scary views, opportunities to scramble and maybe climb class 2 (with hands) and not least of all great guides and almost all free (more or less), there is no place quite like this area known and probably unknown anywhere else in the park.This hike will be predominately off-trail.Don't forget to wonder and think on how all this came about over eons of time.This hike will be led by Spencer Ballard and Jack Pansegrau, veteran guides for the Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Association. Preparedness and safety are of paramount importance.DETAILS:<ul><li>Event Date and Time: Sunday September 7, departure at 8:45 a.m. (<a href="https://www.msjnha.org/gitwn" title="https://www.msjnha.org/gitwn" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">see our website</a> for instructions on purchasing Tram tickets and arriving on time) Remember <a href="https://www.msjnha.org/members" title="https://www.msjnha.org/members" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MEMBERS </a>receive a 20% discount on Tram tickets.</li><li>Meet at: The Long Valley Ranger Station. Proceed from the ground floor down the ramp to Long Valley. At the bottom turn right and follow the trail to the Ranger Station.</li><li>Difficulty level: Moderatly strenuous</li><li>Distance: 5 miles round trip, uneven terrain, off trail in the backcountry</li><li>Cost: Parking and tram(<a href="https://www.msjnha.org/gitwn" title="https://www.msjnha.org/gitwn" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">see our website</a> for instructions on purchasing Tram tickets and arriving on time) Remember, <a href="https://www.msjnha.org/members" title="https://www.msjnha.org/members" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MEMBERS </a>receive a 20% discount on Tram tickets.</li></ul>REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Each qualified individual must register. Qualified means you have recently hiked at a similar altitude, have discussed your experience and condition with the hike leader and and were approved by the leader to take this more demanding hike.</li><li>Important: You may read the<a href="https://msjnha.org/liability" title="https://msjnha.org/liability" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Release of Liability </a>online at your leasure before the hike. The hike leader will have a copy which you must sign before departing on the hike. This liability waiver is required for all NHA hiking events.</li><li>Take the 8 a.m. tram car to arrive at the meeting location on time. Please <a href="https://www.msjnha.org/gitwn" title="https://www.msjnha.org/gitwn" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here for important information</a> you need to know in order to arrive on time.</li><li>Bring water We recommend a minimum 3 liters of water per person, trail snacks, lunch and a backpack carrying what is normal on a day hike. If you at any time feel tired and running out of energy eat and energy immediately. It helps a lot!</li><li>Age Anyone under the age of 18 (minimum age 14) must be accompanied by a legal guardian</li><li>Proper hiking attire i.e. hiking clothes, hiking boots, hat, sun screen, sunglasses. NO TENNIS SHOES PLEASE!</li><li>Hiking poles are strongly advised, but not mandatory.</li><li>We depart from the Long Valley Ranger Station at 8:45 AM and return around 2:00 PM. Please cancel using your event ticket at least 2days in advance if possible or email your hike leader</li></ul><a href="https://www.msjnha.org/events" title="https://www.msjnha.org/events" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RETURN TO EVENTS SCHEDULE</a>If you have any questions please contact leader Spencer Ballard at: sballard@aol.com or Ross Craft rosscraft@gmail.com or sjprograms@msjnha.org

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