Off Trail Mystery Hike (strenuous)
This hike will be predominately off-trail. The wilderness inside Mt. San Jacinto Park has many unique features that can’t be experienced while on designated trails. In some places the terrain will be steep and rocky requiring careful judgement.
During the hike we’ll be pointing out landmarks on a topographic map. If you have the “San Jacinto Peak, Calif.” quadrangle map, bring it so you can follow along. You may purchase a topo mail at the Visitor Center on the Ground floor of the Mountain Station or at the Long Valley Ranger Station.
This hike will be led by Wilderness Patroller members of Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness. There will be at least 2 leaders on this hike. Preparedness and safety are of paramount importance.
DETAILS:
- Event Date and Time: Saturday July 20th at 9:00 a.m. (see our website for instructions on purchasing Tram tickets and arriving on time) Remember MEMBERS receive a 20% discount on Tram tickets.Meet at: The Long Valley Ranger Station
- Difficulty level: Strenuous
- Distance: 5 miles round trip, uneven terrain, off trail in the backcountry
- Cost: Parking and tram(see our website for instructions on purchasing Tram tickets and arriving on time) Remember MEMBERS receive a 20% discount on Tram tickets.
REQUIREMENTS:
Each qualified individual must register. Qualified means you have taken the earlier 10 ESSENTIALS class and were approved by the leader to take this more demanding hike.
Take the 8AM tram car to arrive at the meeting location on time. See Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, click here for important information you need to know in order to arrive on time.
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.
Age Anyone under the age of 18 (minimum age 14) must be accompanied by a legal guardian
Proper hiking attire i.e. hiking clothes, hiking boots, hat, sunglasses. NO TENNIS SHOES PLEASE!
Hiking poles are suggested, but not mandatory.
We depart from the Long Valley Ranger Station at 9:00 AM and return around 2:00 PM
RETURN TO EVENTS SCHEDULE
If you have any questions please contact the Royce Jones at: cooterj2432@gmail.com or sjprograms@msjnha.org
