PS - Hike -Skyline Trail to First Rescue Box

Lykken / Skyline Trails to the 1st Rescue Box -
Palm Springs Search & Rescue Mission - Water Delivery

Date: Sunday, November 3rd
Start time: 8:00am
Duration: Around 4.5 hours depending on pace/# of breaks
Difficulty: Strenuous (NOT for beginners) -- Total Elevation: About 2000ft in 2.4 miles (7 degree grade!)
Distance: 4.7 miles round trip
Pace: Slow -- NOTE: FOR FIT HIKERS!
Location/Meeting: West End of Ramon Rd. (Map click here)
Hike Leader: David Stewart

This is your opportunity to be a part of the Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue mission. Therefore, you will be asked to take up 1-2 small (1 pint) bottles of water. Also, this is a unique hike as it provides these features: Fabulous views such as Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City and beyond as part of the expanse of Coachella Valley. Along the way we'll see unusual rock formations and a variety of desert vegetation.

After we all unload the water bottles from our packs and insert them in the Rescue Box #1, there will be a long break/rest stop around/near the box.  Nice views in that area, too. The trail to Rescue Box #1 is part of the infamous Skyline Trail which continues past Rescue Box #1, up to Rescue Box #2 (5200 ft) and then finally, to the top of the Tram (Long Valley 8200 ft).

Rest / breaks will happen along the way.

To read about the important rescue boxes which were installed in 2010, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWtTFWl4NY4

IMPORTANT: Please wear appropriate hiking boots. Bring plenty of water (2 liters or more recommended), snacks, a hat (or sunscreen), a jacket/layer (it may be cool), and a wonderful attitude. Thanks. Also, pets are not allowed.

NOTE: Inclement weather WILL cancel the hike.

Please email David (email click here) for inquiries. Thanks.

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