Guided Sunrise Hike at Wind Wolves Preserve

EVENT DETAILS

Beat the heat with an early morning hike along San Emigdio Canyon Trail! This route is an approximately 2.5-mile loop with some uphill sections recommended for ages 8 and up. Event is subject to cancellation due to unsafe weather conditions, including excessive heat warnings. Recommended for ages 8 and up (no strollers).

Check-in at The Crossing kiosk at 5:45 am. Hike starts at 6 am.

Reservations required. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the event. Space is limited.

Recommended for ages 8 and up (no strollers).

Please note this event is subject to cancellation due to excessive heat warnings or other hazardous conditions.

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING

• weather appropriate clothing (check the weather)

• long pants (protect yourself from ticks)

• closed-toed shoes (ankle length hiking boots recommended)

• sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)

• water/electrolytes

• snacks

SAFETY

• Remember to bring enough water and snacks for each person and pet in your group (it is recommended you bring 1 liter for every 2 hours of hiking/ person).

• Water bottle refill stations are located at The Crossing and The Willows restroom (depending on your program, you may encounter 1 or both of these restrooms).

• Access to shade will be available (depending on trail/ program) and short breaks will be provided.

• Recognize the symptoms of heat illness in yourself and others.

Free camping is available by reservation! Call Wind Wolves Preserve at (661) 858-1115 or email [email protected] for questions and more information.

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SUPPORT OUR MISSION

This event is free, but please consider a donation to support The Wildlands Conservancy's mission! Donations can be made . All donations go directly to The Wildlands Conservancy and help support free public access, youth education, interpretative programs, and habitat restoration projects! You can select where you would like your donation to be allocated in the drop-down menu.

ABOUT US

Wind Wolves Preserve is a 93,000-acre nature preserve located approximately 30 miles south of Bakersfield, and is owned and operated by The Wildlands Conservancy. The Preserve is open to the public daily and visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, or attend a staff led program, all free of charge.

The Wildlands Conservancy is a private, non-profit organization that owns and stewards more than 25 preserves along the west coast. Our mission is "To preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the earth and to provide programs so that children may know the wonder and joy of nature." To learn about the Conservancy's guiding principles, ways to get involved, upcoming events at various preserves, and inspire others to protect nature's beauty, visit our website at wildlandsconservancy.org.

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