Round Valley Trail to Wellman Divide
We will take the Tram up and enter the wilderness and head up the Round Valley trail to Round Valley and then on to Wellman Divide. The round-trip is about 6.4 miles and 1500' elevation gain. This is rated moderate+. There will be a lunch break at the Divide. The pace will be medium, but is harder than the hikes I lead in the summer. A goal of this hike to make readiness for potential hike to Idyllwild, and to ascent Mt San Jacinto later in the spring. The hike and lunch should take over 4 hours.
Meeting Time/Location: Arrive at the Tram base station at 7:50 AM in order to buy your ticket. Get a ticket for the 2nd car which will be 8:15 or 8:20. If you get on the 8:00 car, you will have to wait for everyone at the mountain station. We will line up at 8:00, after the first car departs. If anyone is not able to board due to limits on pass holders, the others will wait at the Mountain Station. If you have questions about this, email me.
Tram Ticket Cost: $32-35. You cannot purchase these tickets in advance. If you purchase 8:00 am car tickets, then you must go up on the 8:00 am car and wait at the top. You can use a pass. Parking is free to Coachella Valley residents with ID, or any pass holder.
What to Bring: Ten Essentials, water (1 to 2 liters recommended), lunch/snacks, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry emergency contact information.
Hiking Requirements: You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.
Contact hike leader: Joey D. email click here
Cancellation: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.
Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.
Registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a member, click here
Health Problems/allergies: Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike.
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