PS-Hike: Mecca Hills: Pyramid - Arch

  • Fri, November 24, 2023
  • 8:00 AM
  • Mecca Hills Wilderness
  • 5

Registration

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After Thanksgiving hike in the Mecca Hills Wilderness, with amazing geological formations, colors and formations.

  • 4.8 miles 
  • 400 feet elevation gain
  • Wide wash to narrow slot canyon 
  • Out and back
  • Rated  moderate
  • 8 am meet at PetSmart Palm Springs, Ramon/Crossley Map
  • 8:40 am re-group at Starbucks at the Mecca Travel Center Map; we will caravan to the trailhead on Box Canyon Rd: N33° 35.560' W115° 58.062'

Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), trail snacks. Sun protection and layered clothing are recommended. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Hiking poles may be helpful.

Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

Contact Hike Leaders:  Scott Connelly email and Thomas Wiedemann

Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling.  Distance to trailhead is 45 miles.

Weather Policy: Inclement weather may cancel.

Open to non-members after Nov 20 if space is available

Due to the popularity of some of our events, we may initially limit registrations to members only. Non-Members will be given a chance at a future date to register if space is still available. Members need to be signed in with their email and password in order to register for member only events.

Health Problems/allergies:   Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this event. 



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