A Hike for All Reasons

Learn, explore, and be inspired. Hiking skills, alpine scenery, wildlife, and good company on one memorable outing. Prepare for more!
About this Event

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About This Event

Looking forward to a rewarding mountain hike without an extreme climb? This scenic outing is an excellent choice for novice, intermediate and advanced hikers (if you want to get in some extra miles). This is a loop hike beginning at Long Valley Ranger Station (approximately 8,400 ft.), the trail ascends gently, approximately 600 vertical feet over 2.1 miles, meandering through open pine forest with grand vistas of the surrounding high peaks, granite rock formations and small creeks. Upon arrival at the junction of the Long Valley Creek trail for the return to the Ranger Station, the hike leaders will offer an option to continue another mile to the Seasonal Ranger Station and Round Valley Meadow to briefly languish under the open sky and lush green of the meadow. This must be a unanimous decision of all hikers.

Feeling inspired? Round Valley is also the gateway to the summit of Mt. San Jacinto and other scenic destinations in the State Wilderness Park. Your hike leaders will be happy to discuss where these gateway trails can take you.

Whether you’re here for the scenery, the fresh mountain air, the wildlife, or simply the pleasure of walking with others, your experienced leaders Dori Lienhard and Gene Irvine will help make this a hike for all reasons

DETAILS:

• Event Date and Time: Saturday August 22 at 8:30 a.m. ( for instructions on purchasing Tram tickets and arriving on time) Remember, receive a 20% discount on Tram tickets.
• Meet at: the Long Valley Ranger Station. Go to the ground floor terrace of the Mountain Station down the concrete ramp. At the bottom turn right and continue to the Ranger Station building.
• Difficulty level: moderate plus altitude.
• Distance: a 4 mile loup hike, uneven terrain, approximately 600 feet elevation gain from 8400 feet at Long Valley Ranger Station.
• We depart from the Long Valley Ranger Station at 8:45 a.m. and return around 1:30 p.m.

REQUIREMENTS:

Each qualified individual must register. Since there are no prior qualifying activities we depend on your own judgement regarding your fitness to engage with this hike. If you have doubts please consult with your hike leader first.

Release of Liability: Everyone must sign a release of liability prior to the event. You may read it carefully by accessing a copy of the on line, print it out, read and sign to deliver it to your hike leader. The hike leaders will have a copy for you to sign if you haven't already done so.

Bring water We recommend a minimum 2 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 a quick energy source immediately. It helps a lot!

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, possible rain gear. NO TENNIS SHOES PLEASE!

Hiking poles are strongly advised, but not mandatory.

If you have any questions please contact leaders Dori Lienhard at: dori [email protected] or Gene Irvine at [email protected] or [email protected]