CHUCKWALLA NATIONAL MONUMENT
Meccacopia - Godwin Trails
We will start at lower Box Canyon Rd. to Shavers Well in Box Canyon and enter Meccacopia trail and travel through narrow canyons, to higher elevations overlooking the surrounding mountain ranges. We continue south to Drop 31 near the Bradshaw trail near the Salton Sea. Here we return heading north on Godwin Trail with stops at several interesting narrow slot canyons. We will stop at the location where the Presidential signing of the National Monument was staged.
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Registration note: Passengers should pre arrange a spot directly with drivers. Great Outdoors does not arrange ride share.
8 am Meet at PetSmart/Walmart parking lot at Ramon/Crossley Map click here
Arrive back approx. 3:30 pm
Rated moderate, with some steep climbs and descents, suitable for stock 4x4 vehicles with trail rated all terrain tires.
Bring water, lunch, layered clothing. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Have a full tank of gas, spare tire.
Contact Trip Leader: Scott C. Email
Co Leaders: Spence B. Email and Cliff C.
Photos click here
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