Not Just Another Off Trail Mystery Hike

Imagine: Nothing like leaving the crowds behind and venturing into the unknown. It's still. Time to take in the wonder and mystery. shhhhh
About this Event

Not Just Another Off Trail Mystery Hike

Actually it is just another Off Trail Mystery Hike! We did it last year and everyone loved it!

Join us for a meander through an unspecified sector of the park. Since this is a "Mystery" hike it won't be if we reveal too much information here. Right? All we can tell you is to trust us to take you to an area where you almost certainly have never been. Even if you have been there, this area has all the features that anyone could want to experience on this mountain, short of going to the peak, so going back would be just fine! The terrain is variable as you might expect, rocky and steep, steep and not rocky, not rocky and not steep demands good navigation around obstacles expected and unexpected, great views horizontally and semi vertically, off the beaten track, maybe some bushwacking, great wonderful and sometimes scary views, opportunities to scramble and maybe climb class 2 (with hands) and not least of all great guides and almost all free (more or less), there is no place quite like this area known and probably unknown anywhere else in the park.

This hike will be predominately off-trail.

Don't forget to wonder and think on how all this topography came about over eons of time.

This hike will be led by Spencer Ballard , veteran guide for the Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Association. Preparedness and safety are of paramount importance.

DETAILS:

• Event Date and Time: Sunday August 25, departure at 10:30 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. Proceed from the ground floor terrace of the Mountain Center down the ramp to Long Valley. At the bottom turn right and follow the trail to the Ranger Station.
• Difficulty level: Moderatly strenuous
• Distance: 5 miles round trip, uneven terrain, off trail in the backcountry.
• Cost: Parking and tram ( for instructions on purchasing Tram tickets and arriving on time) Remember, receive a 20% discount on Tram tickets.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Each qualified individual must register. Qualified means you have recently hiked at a similar conditions, have discussed your experience and fitness with the hike leader who has approved your participation knowing challenges are expected.
• Important: You may read the online at your leasure before the hike. The hike leader will have a copy which you must sign before departing on the hike. This liability waiver is required for all NHA hiking events.
• Take the 10 a.m. tram car or the next one at the lates to arrive at the meeting location on time. Please 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. 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, sun screen, sunglasses. NO TENNIS SHOES PLEASE!
• Hiking poles are strongly advised, but not mandatory.
• We depart from the Long Valley Ranger Station at 10:45 AM and return around 3:00 PM. If you need to cancel please use the cancel option on your event ticket at least 1day in advance if possible or email your hike leader.

If you have any questions please contact leader Spencer Ballard at: [email protected] or [email protected]