PS - Hike: Marion Mt - San Jacinto Peak

Marion Mountain TH to San Jacinto Peak to Tram's Mountain Station via Sid Davis Route
Date: Saturday, September 4th  
Start time: 5:00am (no later!)
Meeting Location: In Palm Springs--transportation will be provided from where I reside and then from the Tram
Duration:  About 8 hours
Distance: About 10 miles
Pace: Slow to Moderate pace
Difficulty: VERY Strenuous! -- Total Elevation: 4,482 - Start Elevation: 6,322ft / SJ Peak Elevation 10,834 (some steep areas) -- WARNING: You will need to be in 'VERY GOOD' physical/cardio condition for this hike. Rock scrambling is required right before reaching the peak. Appropriate breaks along the way. However, a 30-minute rest on the summit. The views are fantastic!
Fees: One-way down Tram ticket -> $13.95 Adult $12.95 Senior. Purchase at the Mountain Station (cash or credit).  Transportation to the TH and from the Tram -> $10 per person

Hike Leader: David Stewart

IMPORTANT ITEMS for this hike: Emergency Contact Information, sun protection/hat, a light jacket, and hiking poles which may be helpful. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water (3 liters minimum) are required. Bring lunch/snacks and of course, a wonderful attitude. Thanks. Also, pets are NOT allowed.

Details: This is an all-day vigorous adventure--for hikers who are 'physically fit.' We start out from where I live (in a large SUV--facial mask, proof of vaccination are required) to the Ranger Station (I-10 to Hwy 243 to Idyllwild).  After a permit registration, we head to the Marion Mountain TH. The pace will be slow during the ascension (some steep areas) with appropriate breaks along this challenging part of the hike. The raw wilderness within the trek is delightfully serene, and quite scenic. Deer sighting is possible.

When reaching the emergency shelter, we can scramble up to the peak or stay at the shelter (majority rules) for a long, lunch break. Then it's off trail down near Miller Peak. Continuing down on the main trail--to the Sid Davis route (some steep areas). After back on the main trail, we are quite close to the Tram.

Poor weather and/or trail conditions cancels this hike.

Please call 760-320-2774 or email David at dhs321@gmail.com for inquiries.

Special COVID Related Requirements
This event requires all attendees to be fully vaccinated, submit proof of vaccination and abide by the GOPS COVID policy - CLICK HERE.  Send proof of vaccination to: GOPSCOVID@gmail.com or text to: 760-902-1850