About this event
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These essentials have been proven to make that unexpected stay in the wilderness survivable. Learn how to use your knowledge instead of “dumb luck.” You don’t ever want to be caught unprepared for whatever the wild may throw at you. Learn how being prepared is made easy each time you set out on a day hike or a backpacking trek.
This hike will be predominately off-trail. The wilderness of Mt. San Jacinto State Park has many unique features that can’t be experienced while on just any trail. In some places the terrain will be steep, rocky, cluttered with shrubs or debris.
This hike will be led by Royce Jones with 13 years of experience as a Wilderness Patroller in the Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness. He will be accompanied by other Wilderness Patrollers as well!
Notice: To establish qualification this class is prerequisite for registration for the upcoming "Mystery" Hike on July 20, which is rated STRENUOUS.
DETAILS
- Event Date and Time: Saturday June 8 , 8:45 am. (you must see the NHA 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. ( Go down to the bottom of the ramp to Long Valley and proceed to the right a few hundred feet)
- Difficulty level: Moderate.
- Distance: 2 miles round trip, uneven terrain, off trail in the backcountry.
REQUIREMENTS
- Each individual must register on line in advance to participate. One individual per registration. If later you are unable to attend please use the cancellation option on your registration receipt.
- Take the 8 am tram car to arrive at the meeting location on time. ( See Getting in Touch With Nature for instructions on Tram ticketing and arriving at your event on time )
- Each participant should bring a minimum of 2 liters of water per person, trail snacks, lunch and a backpack carrying what you normally carry on a day hike.
- 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!
- Hiking poles are suggested, but not mandatory.
- We depart from the Long Valley Ranger Station at 8:30 am and return around 2:00 pm.
RETURN TO EVENTS SCHEDULE
If you have any questions, please contact Royce at: cooterj2432@gmail.com
