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HIKES & EVENTS

Joshua Tree National Park Hike

Hiking/Walk

DATE: Mar 11, 2017

END DATE: Mar 11, 2017

Hike/Event Location: Joshua Tree CA

Trip Leader(s)

Richardg
NYC/Hudson Valley, NY United States

Meeting Time: 7:00 AM

Max # People: 8

Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Hike Difficulty Level:

Strenuous

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Summary

Please join us for a full day of GO camaraderie, hiking and highlights of Joshua Tree National Park. We will meet for breakfast before the hike at 7 AM at Cross Roads Cafe (61715-29 Palms Highway) and will collaborate on our plan for the day. Options include Ryan Mountain (3 miles / Summit Elevation 5461 feet), Lost Horse Mine and Mountain (4 miles/ Summit 5278 feet), 49 Palms Oasis (3 miles).

After our day in the park we can have dinner and socialize for those who would like to participate.

Required gear includes 3 liters of water, daypack, hiking boots, sun hat, non-cotton base layers and additional layers for cool temperatures, windbreaker / rainjacket, sunscreen, trail lunch and snacks, 10+ essentials for a day hike, etc.

I will add more details to this posting before the hike. Please contact me if you have any questions or suggestions.

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

We will meet at 7 AM (prompt) at Cross Roads Cafe at 61715-29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA or by prearrangement / carpool from Palm Springs. Hopefully, we can leave some cars behind and carpool into the park together.