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• PS - Hike: Bighorn Overlook - Sunrise Christmas Eve

  • When
    Tue, December 24, 2024
  •  
    6:15 AM - 7:15 AM
  • Location
    Upper Parking Lot, Rancho Mirage City Hall, 69825 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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  Enjoy the sunrise on Christmas Eve morning with a beautiful view of the Coachella Valley from Bighorn Overlook!  We will hike easy to moderate switchbacks up to the overlook and pause to enjoy the sunrise.  From there we will proceed along the Jack Rabbit trail to the Roadrunner trail, which we will follow back down to the parking lot.

  

  • Distance: 1 mile loop
    
  • Distance gain: 400’
    
  • Trailhead elevation: 300’
    
  • Difficulty Rating: Easy - Moderate*
    
  • Trail is well-marked but rocky in places.  A headlamp or flashlight may be helpful at the beginning of the hike.
    
  • Hiking time: 1 hour
    
  • Meet: 6:15 AM at Bighorn Overlook trailhead (upper parking lot, Rancho Mirage City Hall).  Map
    
  • Eclipse glasses may assist with safetly viewing the rising sun.  
  • Important: Wear warm layers for expected early morning cold temperatures!
    
  • Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.
    

  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. 

  Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information.

  Contact Hike Leader:  Kirk Olsen  email

  Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging you own transportation or ride share. 

  Weather Policy: Inclement weather may cancel.

  
  

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

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• PS - HIKE LOWER CARRIZO CANYON

  • When
    Tue, December 24, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Carrizo Canyon
  • Registered
    38 registrants

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  Christmas Eve Hike

  Carrizo Canyon is one of the group of canyons which are open for only the last three months of each year. This  hike begins at the Art Smith parking lot and gradually climbs south through soft sand in a wide wash with evidence of a history of mining, exploration and recreational use over many decades. The wash narrows as we enter the canyon where we are amazed at the stunning folding and layering of metamorphic rock in the canyon walls. As the canyon narrows, the trail gets a bit rockier and poles can be handy for maintaining one’s balance. We will carefully scramble over a few granite boulders. After a visit to a dry waterfall, we will take a side trail up Indian Canyon and up a 5 foot rock ladder to an overlook from which you can see back to Palm Desert and up Carrizo Canyon to a stand of California palms at an oasis hidden above the dry fall. We retrace our steps to return to the parking lot.

  • Map here: https://caltopo.com/m/U4Q7J
  • Altitude gain: 364 feet  (1044′ to 1408′) 
  • Cumulative altitude gain: 503 feet
  • Distance: 2.3 miles
  • Pace: 1-1.5 MPH, ~2 hours
  • Terrain: Slightly varied, deep sand, short climb, some slick rock
  • Obstacles: Rocks, boulders, plant debris
  • Difficulty rating:  Easy to Moderate

  • Meet 8:50 am Denny's Cathedral City  Map Click Here

  Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 1.5 liters recommended), trail snacks. Sun protection and layered clothing. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are essential

  Contact Hike Leaders: Scott C Email click here , Howard G. , Howard K., Beth S.

  Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging you own transportation or ride share. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. Departure is at 9 AM. 

  Weather Policy: Inclement weather may cancel.

  Additional Photos Click Here

  
  

  
  

   Health Problems/allergies:  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader if you wish.

  
  

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• SD - Hike - Christmas Hike in Laguna Mountain

  • When
    Wed, December 25, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Penny pines trailhead, 12031 Sunrise Hwy, Mt Laguna
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Christmas Hike

  Penny Pines Loop in the Laguna Mountain SRA 

  
  

  
  

  This hike is approx. 10 miles with 1400' elevation gain. Beginning at Penny Pines, we will make a loop that includes parts of the Big Laguna Trail and then we will cross Sunrise Highway and head back to Penny Pines via the Pacific Crest trail. If the weather is clear there will be fantastic views of the desert all the way to the Salton Sea along the Pacific Crest Trail part of the hike.

  Hike Start Time and Location: 9:00am at Penny Pines trailhead

  Hike Length: approx. 10 miles

  Hike Elevation Change: 1400'

  Hike Difficulty Rating: Moderate

  Estimated Hike Time: 5 hours

  Hike Type (out-and-back, loop, shuttle): Loop

  Hiking Trail Details (AllTrails or Similar link):  https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/big-laguna-mountain-loop-trail?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map for an idea of the general trail conditions

  Parking Information: Adventure pass/National Parks Pass/Federal lands recreation pass required for parking

  Take I-8 East to Sunrise Highway exit, go north 14 miles, park on either side of the Sunrise Highway

  Hike leader Scott is available to carpool from Hillcrest for up to 3 passengers, please make arrangements directly with Scott via text at the phone number below

  Costs involved: Parking pass if not already owned

  Pets Permitted: No

  What to Bring in Addition to the 10 Essentials*: Water, lunch, snack

  Who to Contact with Questions: Trip leader Scott Opis @ scott_opis@hotmail.com, 202-257-2833

  *Note on the 10 essentials - The 10 essentials are a collection or system of items that significantly increase your safety on any hike or outdoors trip. This is not an exhaustive list of anything you could ever need. You can visit the link included Here but one version of this list is as follows:

  1. Navigation

  2. Headlamp

  3. Sun Protection

  4. First Aid

  5. Knife

  6. Fire

  7. Shelter

  8. Extra food

  9. Extra water

  10. Extra clothes

  
  

  Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

  Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

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• PS - Bike: Christmas Day Bike Ride: Distinctive Entryways

  • When
    Wed, December 25, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Palm Springs, CA

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  CHRISTMAS DAY BIKE RIDE:  DISTINCTIVE ENTRYWAYS

  Distinctive entryways are common throughout the 52 neighborhood organizations (NOrgs) that define Palm Springs.  This casual bicycle ride will meander through Old Las Palmas, Vista Las Palmas, and Little Tuscany viewing 20+ locations. Some are notable for their architectural grandeur, some for landscape design and some for both.  Homes with elaborate gates, artistic front doors and historic designations from The Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board and National Register of Historic Places made the list.  Some locations had famous former residents:  Did Zsa, Zsa once live here?

  Of course, this list is completely biased.

  Privacy Disclaimer!  The site visits on this bike ride will be curbside viewings.  Homeowners will not be inconvenienced by these ‘ride by’ visits and short information stops.

  Distance:  7.5 miles with one gradual hill in Little Tuscany and one in Vista Las Palmas - but they're worth it!

  Meeting Location:  Parking lot along Belardo between Alejo and Chino  (behind Corridor Bldg / Koffi on N Palm Canyon Dr.)   (Map click here) 

  Contact hike leader:  Bill B click here 

  What to Bring: water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch/ snacks, sun protection, and layered clothing. Carry emergency contact information. 
  

  
  

  All riders are strongly encouraged to wear helmets. Inflate your tires to the recommended PSI. You may want to bring a tire pump, spare tube, bike tools, water, sunscreen and snacks.

  Cancellation: If you cannot make an event 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.

  Unless otherwise noted, 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 event  leader that may affect your ability to complete the ride. 

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• PS - Hike: Toutane Canyon and Waterfall

  • When
    Sat, December 28, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Whitewater Preserve

  Toutane canyon and waterfall is a short but moderately challenging hike to a beautiful waterfall in Toutane Canyon (adjacent to Whitewater Canyon Preserve). We follow the stream bed, traversing river rubble at the mouth of the canyon, passing through shaded cottonwood and sycamore glens, and walking across mats of wild grapevines to reach the waterfall. Includes multiple stream crossings (one-stride wide) and some travel in damp stream bed (water level very shallow). 

  • Distance: 2.5
  • Elevation Gain/Loss:  400
  • Difficulty Rating: Moderate challenging due to terrain conditions. Stream crossings and thick low hanging vines.
  • 8:00 AM Meet in the Carl's Jr parking lot at Racquet Club and Palm Canyon  Map click here

  Bring: Ten Essentials, water, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. Ask leader about dogs.

  Hiking Requirements - You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

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

  Weather forecast link.

  Contact hike leader: Joey Duhon email and Clif Clue email

  Cancel: 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.

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

  
  

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• PS - Hike: Jane's Hoffbrau Oasis & Eagle Canyon

  • When
    Tue, December 31, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Palm Springs

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  NEW YEARS EVE HIKE 

  • Length: Approx 4 miles
  • Route: Out and Back
  • Hike time: Approx 2 hours
  • Elevation Gain: Approx 700'
  • Difficulty: Moderate

  Meet at 9:00 AM at the Rimrock Plaza (Vons) 4733 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. Park east of the plaza parking lot on or near the dirt roadway. Arrive about 15 minutes early for introductions and briefing. Map Click Here

  Description: The hike starts at the dirt road at the far east side of Rimrock Plaza. At the water reservoir tanks we pick up a trail to the top of a plateau that affords great views of Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Murray Peak. We then hike the plateau until we descend into Eagle Canyon at Jane's Hoffbrau Palm Oasis. This is a small beautiful oasis with dry waterfalls and a stand of Washingtonia palm trees. We will relax in the shade of the palms and then proceed down the canyon beneath high canyon walls and aside large boulders in the wash.  At the end of the canyon we'll go back up the canyon to the trail to a view point and back to the trailhead at Vons

  Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), trail snacks, sun protection, layered clothing. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. Hiking poles may be helpful

  Contact Hike Leader: Pat M email click here

     
  

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

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• SD - Tecolote Canyon and USD Hike

  • When
    Sun, January 05, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center, 4675 Tecolote Rd, San Diego, CA 92110
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  GOSD Tecolote Canyon and USD Hike

  Join us for our monthly GOSD outing! This month we will be hiking the Tecolote Canyon Trail on Sunday, Jan 5th. This is a moderate 3.5 mile hike with around 500 feet in elevation change. This is an open invite to members or non-members and does not require an RSVP. 

  

  Details: We will begin at the Tecolote Recreation Center, hike through the neighborhood, up and through the University of San Diego campus, and back through the canyon. 

   

  SoCal Area: San Diego

  HOST: Tyler Roosden, 651.497.1611; Jeremiah O'Neal 619.788.9407

  TRAIL: Tecolote Canyon Trailhead

  LENGTH: 3.5 miles

  DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 

  ELEVATION GAIN: ~512 feet

  RSVP: No RSVP required

  Meeting Location: bv Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/pxWB5WmrXaigrgir7 

  Meeting Date & Time:
  Sunday, Jan. 5 @ 9:45am - We will plan to start hiking at 10am

  Parking:
  Parking is available at the trailhead. Plan ahead and get there early to find a spot. Our suggestion is to drive up and look for a spot, if you can’t get one there is plenty of street parking available.

  Cost: Free

  Time Commitment:
  Plan for approx 2-3 hours 

  Dogs:
  The trail is dog-friendly, must be on leash

  
  

  Trail Details:

  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tecolote-canyon-trail--2 

  Note: This does not depict the route we will be taking, but provides valuable information

  
  

  What to Bring in Addition to the 10 Essentials:

  Note on the 10 essentials - The 10 essentials are a collection or system of items that significantly increase your safety on any hike or outdoors trip. This is not an exhaustive list of anything you could ever need. You can visit the link included Here but one version of this list is as follows:

  1. Navigation

  2. Headlamp

  3. Sun Protection

  4. First Aid

  5. Knife

  6. Fire

  7. Shelter

  8. Extra food

  9. Extra water

  10. Extra clothes

  
  

  Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

  Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

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• PS - Hike: Oswit Canyon

  • When
    Wed, January 08, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Palm Springs

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  Explore one of our best natural areas and home to a variety of desert vegetation and wildlife. Mountain/canyon views, and overlooking Palm Springs in the distance.  The turnaround point features a waterfall at a Palm Oasis.

  • Start time: 9:00am
  • Distance: 4.8 miles out and back
  • Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous
  • Elevation:  900ft 
  • Terrain: Dirt, rocky, some minor bouldering requiring good balance and coordination; MUST be in good physical condition to attend.
  • Duration:  3.5 hours 
  • No dogs permitted due to Bighorn Sheep habitat.

  Location/directions: Parking will be at the south end of the South Lykken trailhead. Ample parking along the west side of South Palm Canyon Dr. near the bridge.  Map  to trailhead parking.

  Contact Hike Leader: Beth S. email click here
  

  What to bring: Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), lunch/snacks, sun protection, layered clothing. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required.

  Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information.
  

  Inclement weather may cancel.
  

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

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• OCLB - Urban Walk in Uptown Whittier

  • When
    Sun, January 12, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Uptown Whittier, California
  • Spaces left
    7
  • Registered
    8 registrants

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  Great Outdoors Orange County/Long Beach Chapter

  presents

  An Urban Walk in Anaheim

  Date Sunday, January 12, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM

  Contact: Frederick Brown E-mail: fredincal346@gmail.com Phone: 562-754-1838

  
  

  
  

  The estimated time for this outing is two to four hours, depending on how much time participants spend at each of the sites.

  Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing, and bring a liter of water.

  
  

  There are restrooms at Central Park and Public Parking nearby. The group will meet near the restrooms at 10 AM. Click here for map of the Park.

  
  

  After meeting up, we will walk south on Washington, west on Philadelphia, then south Bright, west on Wardman, to Greenleaf Ave for about a half block to the Starlight Whittier Village Cinema. The building was constructed in 1932, damaged in the Whittier earthquake of 1987, then repaired and re-opened in 1990.

  
  

  From the theater, our trip will take us north on Greenleaf, 4 blocks, past Hadley to the Guirado House, one of many historic houses in Uptown. At Broadway Ave, we will turn west. We will pass through a residential area with a couple of parks. When we reach the Greenway Belt which is a trail that follows the old Union Pacific railroad’s Salt-Lake route southeast from Los Angeles into Orange County we will follow it.

  
  

  Our next stop will be the Cool-a-Coo Ice Cream Plant (historic Quaker Maid Creamery) which we will get to at the junction of the Greenway Belt and Hadley.

  
  

  Reaching Philadelphia Street on the Greenway Trail, we will take a short detour east to see Whittier High School the facade of which was used in the 1985 movie ‘Back to the Future.’

  
  

  Backon the Whittier Greenway Trail, we will walk to Mar Vista past the orange-growers packing house (King Richard’s Antique Mall).

  
  

  Turning east until we arrive at the Uptown Market for a look.

  
  

  Back on Greenleaf we pass the old Whittier Depot of the Southern Pacific Railroad built in 1892 about a half block north of Mar Vista.

  
  

  We will head back north on Greenleaf reaching the former National Bank of Whittier Building designed by the Parkinson’s. This father and son also designed Los Angeles City Hall, Union Station and Bullocks Wilshire. The elder Mr. Parkinson also designed the Grand Central Market in Los Angeles. This building is now a food court where we will stop for lunch.

  
  

  After lunch, those interested can take a walk through the Whittier College campus.

  
  

  Contact: Frederick Brown E-mail: fredincal346@gmail.com Phone: 562-754-1838
  

  

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• SD - Hike - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

  • When
    Sat, January 18, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    East Mesa Trailhead, Descanso, CA
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Arroyo Seco Circuit Hike

  
  

  Today's hike is about 9 miles with an elevation gain of approximately 1400 ft. We begin at the East Mesa Trailhead. We head north to Sweetwater parking area and then across Highway 79 to the Monument trail. We climb the Monument Trail to the Arroyo Seco trail which has long and beautiful views. From there we will take the Pine Ridge Trail (also with lovely views) to the Green Valley Campground and then back along the East Side Trail back to the East Mesa Trailhead. There are restrooms at the Sweetwater parking area which is on our route today.

  Hike Start Time and Location: East Mesa Trailhead https://maps.app.goo.gl/6GxsGh7HiGdzriRd6

  Hike Length: Approx. 9 Miles

  Hike Elevation Change: 1400ft

  Hike Difficulty Rating: Moderate to challenging for length

  Estimated Hike Time: 5-6 hours

  Hike Type (out-and-back, loop, shuttle): Loop

  Hiking Trail Details (AllTrails or Similar link): For a very general (the actual route will be several miles longer) overview of the area and expected trail conditions please see this listing for a similar, but shorter, trail in the same area. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/arroyo-seco-west-mesa-fire-road-monument-trail-loop

  Hike Specific Challenges (scrambling, narrow passages, allergens): elevation gain and length

  Hike Specific Equipment: N/A

  Parking Information: No parking pass required to park at the trailhead. Directions: Take SR79 North from I-8. The East Mesa Parking Area/Trailhead is about a half mile past the park entry (beyond the oakzanita parking area and before the Green Valley Campground). 

  Costs involved: None

  Pets Permitted: No

  What to Bring in Addition to the 10 Essentials*: Pack water, a lunch, and a snack

  Who to Contact with Questions: Trip Leader Scott Opis

  *Note on the 10 essentials - The 10 essentials are a collection or system of items that significantly increase your safety on any hike or outdoors trip. This is not an exhaustive list of anything you could ever need. You can visit the link included Here but one version of this list is as follows:

  1. Navigation

  2. Headlamp

  3. Sun Protection

  4. First Aid

  5. Knife

  6. Fire

  7. Shelter

  8. Extra food

  9. Extra water

  10. Extra clothes

  
  

  Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

  Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

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• PS: HIKE - Herman's Hike SAVE THE DATE

  • When
    Thu, January 23, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Thousand Palms
  • Spaces left
    15

  Hike from the Thousand Palms Oasis on the Moon Country trail and up the switchbacks to the peak located on the San Andreas Fault. Continue across the fault ridge and down to Willis Palms Oasis and back to the Willis Palms Trailhead. An optional 1.5mi return hike from Willis Palms Oasis to the Thousand Palms Oasis parking area will be available.

  • 8:00 AM Meeting Place: Palm Springs PetsMart Ramon/Crossley (MAP)
  • Trail Length: 6.5 miles 
  • Elevation Gain/Loss: 950’
  • Difficulty Rating: moderate+
  • Trail Type: One way with car shuttle
  • Terrain: rocky, sandy areas, trail switchbacks climb  to the top, loose rocks.
  • 8:00 AM Meeting Place: Palm Springs PetsMart Ramon/Crossley   Map Here
  • Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (2 to 2 liters recommended), lunch and snacks. Sun protection and layered clothing are recommended. 
  • Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required; hiking poles may be helpful.
  • Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE).

  Registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors (GO) members only. If you're not a member, click here to join first.

  Contact Hike Leaders:  Tom W.

  Co-Leader: Jeff M.

  Carpooling is recommended  and may be available if offered by a driver. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. Departure is at 8 AM. 

  Photos Click Here

  Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels (including high-wind advisories)

  Health Problems/allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency.  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader if you wish.

  
  

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• PS - Hike: Palm Canyon and Victor Trails - SAVE THE DATE

  • When
    Tue, January 28, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Indian Canyons

  (Write a brief message here about why you like this hike and others may too. Example for Oswit Canyon: Explore one of our best natural areas that is home to a variety of desert vegetation and wildlife. Enjoy mountain/canyon views while overlooking Palm Springs. The turnaround point features a waterfall at a palm oasis.)

  Description:

  • Trail Length:
  • Elevation Gain/Loss: 
  • Difficulty Rating: 
  • Trail Type: 
  • Terrain: 
  •         AM Meet at Palm Springs PetsMart, Ramon/Crossley   Map click here
  •         AM Meet at Hunters on Arenas Map click here
  • or      AM at Coachella Valley Preserve parking lot  Map Here

  Bring: Ten Essentials, water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch/ snacks, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry emergency contact information. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

  Hiking Requirements (How can I tell if a hike is for me?). You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

  Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.  Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. Departure is       AM from 

  Contact hike leader:  Pat and Bill Email click here

  Cancel: 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.

  Unless otherwise noted, registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a member, click here 

  
  

  Photos: (optional)

  Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels

  Pets allowed? (Leader discretion if allowed by land agency)

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

  
  

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• PS - Bike: Tour de Palm Springs

  • When
    Sat, February 08, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Palm Springs E. Palm Canyon at Museum Way
  • Registered
    21 registrants

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  27th Annual Tour de Palm Springs

  Join  Great Outdoors members riding  the 24 mile route. Register and pay at the Tour de Palm Springs website: Click Here

  Use drop down menu to select Great Outdoors team

  Early Bird discount until August 31, 2024. Be sure to utilize code TOUR25 for the 20% Discount on registration Drawing to pick 2 winners at random from the first 1,000 registered participants for gifts.

  

  
  

  
  

  Contact  Leader: Scott Connelly email click here and John Ryan email

  
  

  
  

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• OCLB - Urban Walk/Ride in Downtown Los Angeles

  • When
    Sat, February 15, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Stating at the Little Tokyo Metro Station
  • Spaces left
    13
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Great Outdoors Orange County/Long Beach Chapter

  presents

  An

  Urban Walk/Ride in Downtown Los Angeles

  Contact: Frederick Brown E-mail: fredincal346@gmail.com Phone: 562-754-1838

  This event will be led by Frederick Brown who is a trained volunteer Los Angeles Metro Arts Council Docent.

  

  The estimated time for this outing is two to four hours, depending on how much time participants spend at each of the sites.

  Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing, and bring a liter of water.

  We will meet up at the Little Tokyo Station at the corner of Central Avenue and 1^stStreet in Los Angeles at 10 AM. Click here for map. For those who are driving, parking lots are nearby which you can find on Google Maps. For those taking Metro, you can board the A line as far east as Azusa Pacific University Station, and as far South as downtown Long Beach. You may also board the E Line as far west as Santa Monica and as far east as Atlantic Avenue in East Los Angeles.

  For those who would like to ride the A line for the Willow Station in Long Beach, meet the trip leader Frederick at the entrance to the station at 8:35 AM.

  All those going on the tour must have a valid TAP card to enter the station. If someone does not have a TAP card, they can be purchased at the station for $2.00 plus fare. Because we will be getting on and off trains, a Day Pass probably makes the most sense.

  
  

  We will begin our tour at the street level with Harmony by Clare Rojas. The art is sandwiched between panes of glass and celebrates the interaction of nature and urban life.

  
  

  Down on the platform, Audrey W Chan’s work it titled Will Power Allegory, which shows how marginalized people in Los Angeles who have been displaced. The 168 foot long panels are porcelain enamel on steel. The top part of the work shows people who live in the area, and the bottom part shows a parade of smaller people.

  
  

  Next we will travel to Historic Broadway Station. On the platform level, we will photographer Clarence Williams work titled Migrations. This piece shows people who have moved to Los Angeles for various reasons, such as escaping from Hurricane Katrina and Armenia. Each photograph is accompanied by a Haiku.

  
  

  Moving upstairs to the Mezzanine, we find Mark Steven Greenfield’s Red Car Requiem, a spectacular glass mosaic which stretches 148 feet. The work took 6 years to paint and then fabricate.

  
  

  Moving up through the station, we will come to Ralph Gilbert’s series of light panels which are titled Performance on the Streets of L.A. The light panels are a movable work that stay in one location for 6 months to a year, and then are moved to another location on the Metro Rails System.

  
  

  Moving to the street level we will see Andrea Bowers’ double sided text work on glass. The title of the work is:  “The People United (‘El pueblo unido jamás será vencido,’ Sergio Ortega and Quilapayun; ‘Brown Beret 13 Point Political Program,’ La Causa).” The idea for the work came from its location near the old Los Angeles Times building, City Hall and the court houses.

  
  

  When the group has finished with the Historic Broadway Station, we will travel to the Grand Avenue Arts Station. On the platform and on the concourse, we will be able to see Mungo Thomson’s Negative Space, which he created using 7,398 pictures of the Andromeda Galaxy from the Hubble Telescope.

  
  

  Also, on the concourse level is another set of light boxes done by Samira Yamin which is titled All is Flux. The pictures show water flowing over still water.

  
  

  As we round the corner of the concourse toward the elevators, we are confronted by  Pearl C. Hsiung’s monumental “High Prismatic,” a glass mosaic artwork that soars 61 feet to the top of the elevator well with more than 1 million mosaic tiles. (This is the deepest station in the Metro system.)

  
  

  Taking the elevators to street level Ann Hamilton’s Over and Under work shows through the 2 story glass entry pavilion. The hand drawn lines look like a fabric, or are representative of the grid that makes up an urban center.

  
  

  After finishing at the Grand Arts Avenue station, people are free to return home or stay for a lunch at the food court at the Marketplace, 300 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles.

  Contact: Frederick Brown E-mail: fredincal346@gmail.com Phone: 562-754-1838
  

  

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• PS - Hike: Willis Palms Oasis-SAVE THE DATE

  • When
    Wed, February 19, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Willis Palms Trail, Thousand Palms, CA

  Hike along the San Andreas Fault to a lush palm oasis featuring views of the Coachella Valley, San Jacinto and San Gorgonio mountains, and a walk through an extensive Washingtonia Filifera Palm grove.  The Willis Palms Trail is part of the Coachella Valley Preserve located 10 miles east of Palm Springs in the bluffs and mesas of the Indio Hills. The trailhead is located on Thousand Palms Canyon Road a short distance from the intersection of Ramon and Thousand Palms Canyon Rd, on the left (west side).

  • Meet at PetSmart (Ramon & Crossley) Time: 9:00 AM Map click here.
  • Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver.  You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Limited parking at trailhead or alongside roadway. 
  • Trail features: Out and back loop, 3 miles length, 2 hrs. duration, elevation gain/loss 300 ft., mostly full sun exposure.  
  • Terrain: rocky, sandy areas, portion of trail narrow with steep drop-off on one side.
    
  • Difficulty Rating: Moderate
    
  • Sorry no pets allowed in the Preserve.
  • Please advise leader of any medical concerns or physical limitations.
  • Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), trail snacks.
  • Sun protection and layered clothing are recommended. 
  • Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required.
  • Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE).

  Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

  Contact Hike Leader:  Pat Miyamoto Email click here and Jeff

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• PS - Hike: Big Morongo Canyon - SAVE THE DATE

  • When
    Tue, March 04, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

  
  

  There was a fair amount of damage in Big Morongo Canyon due to the tropical storm this summer, and some of the trails were destroyed. There are still 2 major hiking areas untouched, and this hike will take the easier one to the mouth of the canyon hike and back. The hike will be about 3 miles and should take about 2.5 hours. Bring water and some food. The elevation gain will be about 100' or so.

  This hike is rated moderate.  Hiking poles are not needed but could be useful.  Bring 1-2 liters of water and a snack or lunch.

  Meeting is at 8:00 am in the parking lot next to Carl's Jr, at the corner of N. Palm Canyon and Racquet Club in Palm Springs, enter on Racquet Club click here
  

  What to bring: Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), lunch/snacks, sun protection, layered clothing. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required.

  Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information.
  

  Hike Leader: Pat email click here.

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

  
  

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• PS - Camping - Salton Sea - Mecca Beach Campground

  • Start
    Thu, March 13, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, March 16, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Mecca Beach, Salton Sea, CA

  Register

  

  Come and experience the Salton Sea for yourself, and discover why it is one of the most extraordinary and fascinating places in California. It is a unique place with many hidden treasures and secrets that are not well known. It has been forgotten as a busy tourist attraction of bygone years. Today, we have an amazing place to visit and explore. The sunsets and sunrises are stunning and peaceful. You should take the opportunity to experience it before its receding water levels cause it to change and vanish.
  

  One of the world's largest inland seas and lowest spots on earth at -227 below sea level, Salton Sea was re-created in 1905 when high spring flooding on the Colorado River crashed the canal gates leading into the developing Imperial Valley. For the next 18 months the entire volume of the Colorado River rushed downward into the Salton Trough. By the time engineers were finally able to stop the breaching water in 1907, the Salton Sea had been born at 45 miles long and 20 miles wide – equaling about 130 miles of shoreline. Salton Sea State Recreation Area covers 14 miles of the northeastern shore. Campers, birdwatchers, photographers and hikers can enjoy the site's many recreation opportunities. View the Salton Sea Recreation Area Brochure here.

  We will be camping at the Mecca Beach campground at the Salton Sea Recreation Area (SRA). The meet and greet, potluck and other activities will take place there. March is an ideal time to visit with mild temperatures.  Mecca Beach Campground is remote.  The markets and activities are a 20+ minute drive from the campground.  This campground is 50 yards from the water. In recent years, most life in the Salton Sea has perished, so there is no more massive fish die-offs, which means there is no longer that potent scent.  In fact there is typically no smell coming from the sea at all.  The sea itself is awe-inspiring.  You should not swim in the water at Salton Sea, nor should you allow your dogs to drink the water.  It is heavily polluted with fertilizer chemicals from farm run-off.  

  

  Activities include hiking a slot canyon in the Mecca Hills, a 4x4 excursion, an easy hike to the Visitor Center to view exhibits and a video on the Salton Sea, and a road trip to Niland area sites, including Salvation Mountain and East Jesus in Slab City, Obsidian Butte, the mud pot volcanoes, and the Salton Sea Reclamation Project. Check the whiteboard for updated activities info.

  NOTE:  This event is limited to GO members.  When you register, you'll need to have your credit card ready and pay your registration fee within 15 mins. If you are not a member yet, you can first join as a member online (click here) and then return here to register.

  Contact: Trip Leaders Robert Varga here and Dale Solomon here

  *TENTATIVE Schedule of Events

  Thursday, March 13

  • 2pm - Check-in with Dale Solomon or John Simonsen, Robert Varga will sashay into camp close to 4pm. 

  • 5pm - Meet and Greet - wear your name tag - bring an hor’devour to share if you want @site 140. If the sky is clear, the sunset could be stunning!

  • 6pm - Dinner on your own, restaurants somewhat nearby

  • 7pm - Group campfire, @site 138, bring firewood

  Friday, March 14

  • 7am - Coffee by Mike, @site 140, 

  • 8am – *The sensationally stupefying PANCAKE Breakfast! Come and enjoy hotcakes and scrambled eggs, @site 140

  •  9am - *Hike - Bat Cave Buttes  - Maybe Wildflowers! 3 mi, 300'. Hike leaders needed!

  •  Noon - *Caravan to Salvation Mountain and Mud Volcanos (location?) approx. 4 hours round trip.

  •  6pm - St. Patrick’s Day Potluck Celebration: bring a main dish, appetizer, salad, or side dish to share and wear green!  A special dessert will be supplied by our local proliferator of pastries, Beth!  @Site 140

  •  7pm - GOPS Raffle by Dale, tickets will be $5 each or 5 for $20.  You may only win once, so we can spread more joy to more members! @Site 140

  • 8:30pm - Group Campfire, @site 138, bring firewood

  Saturday, March 15

  • 7am - Coffee by Mike and continental breakfast, @site 140
  • 9am - *Hike Mecca Hills Pyramid -Nat Bridge Loop 5.9 mi. 585'. Hike leaders needed
  •  1pm - *4x4 trip, route ideas welcome, 4x4 leader needed!
  •  6pm - Dinner on your own, or leftovers together, @Site 140
  •  7pm - Group campfire, @site 138, bring firewood

  Sunday March 16

  •  7am – Coffee by Mike and breakfast leftovers, @site 140

  •  11am - Check-out 

  * Check campground whiteboard for activities updates 

  Refunds: Cancellation for a refund, minus a $10 service charge, must be received by February 28, 2023.

  Campsite Amenities:  The Mecca Beach campground has portable toilets and one free solar hot shower (Mecca Beach) or showers that take quarters (New Camp, 5 miles to the north, $1.00), picnic tables, fire rings, shared drinking water and paved parking stalls. There is a small store on Highway 111 and markets in Mecca.

  Amenities for Tent Campers: This is a good campground for tent campers. The campsites are huge, level ,and sandy with trees that provide some shade.  Sites are shared with another tent or an RV at the Mecca Beach campground. Parking is also shared between the two campers. If you want to share the space with another tent or a specific camper, send the Trip Leader an email and we will try and arrange it. 

  There are only four powered sites.  They have 20, 30 & 50 amp service. If you camp at a powered site you may be able to share power with an RV.  Bring a long outdoor extension cord, an outdoor splitter and a 30 amp RV male to 15/20 amp female adapter plug to give you flexibility in sharing power with an RV. 

  Climate: Average for March: 83° / 49°    U.S.Climate Data. March can be windy, rainy, and/or cold overnight.  Check the weather forecasts before the campout, so that you can be prepared for the weekend's weather conditions. 

  Amenities For RVs:  
  

  • RV Electric Sites – The RV powered sites have 20, 30 & 50 amp service, and water service. The RV sites will be shared with a tent or another RV. Bring a water hose splitter and a 50 to 30 amp adapter. The RV electric sites have a sewer connection. At the end of the campout, RV's should be able to dump at the dump station located at New Camp which is included in your registration fee. If you registered for a non-electric RV site, fresh water is available at the dump site to fill your RV tank before arriving at your site at the Mecca Beach campground.
  • RV Non-Electric Sites are dry camping sites – no hookups. QUIET HOURS are from 10 pm to 6 am and generators may only be operated between 10 am and 8 pm. See New Camp below for dump site information.
  • Maximum motor home length at Mecca Beach is 35 feet,
  • There are only four electric sites at Mecca Beach. If you require electric power and water there are electric sites at New Camp and Visitor Center sites located one mile north of Mecca Beach; if you choose to reserve your own site, you can register here as D1 'reserved your own site'.

  Directions:   The campground is located 30 miles south of Indio on Highway 111. Located on the north shore of the Salton Sea, it is about a three hour drive from the Los Angeles or San Diego areas. From Los Angeles, take Interstate 10 east to Indio, take 86S exit then turn left at Avenue 66, then right onto Highway 111. Go south about 12 miles to the Salton Sea SRA Headquarters entrance. From San Diego take Highway 78 east, then left (north) on Highway 86 . Turn right at Avenue 66 and then right onto Highway 111. Go south about 12 miles to the Salton Sea SRA Headquarters entrance. For a Google Map of our location - click here. 

  RV/Trailer Profile Information: We need information on your RV or pulled trailer in order to assign you a site you will fit into. Please enter or update your RV or Trailer information when you register.

  Pets: Dogs are allowed. Must be kept on 6' leash.  Please pick up after your pet and dispose of waste properly. Please be aware there are snakes, scorpions and coyotes at this location.  

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

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• PS - Hike: N. Lykken to Museum Trail - SAVE THE DATE

  • When
    Sat, March 22, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  Save the Date

  
  

  
  

  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. 

  Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information.

  Contact Hike Leader: Vince

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

  Weather Policy: Inclement weather may cancel.

  
  

  Special COVID Related Requirements: This event requires all attendees to be fully vaccinated.

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

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• PS - Hike: Living Desert Glow in the Park - SAVE THE DATE

  • When
    Tue, April 08, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    The Living Desert,

  (Write a brief message here about why you like this hike and others may too. Example for Oswit Canyon: Explore one of our best natural areas that is home to a variety of desert vegetation and wildlife. Enjoy mountain/canyon views while overlooking Palm Springs. The turnaround point features a waterfall at a palm oasis.)

  Description:

  • Trail Length:
  • Elevation Gain/Loss: 
  • Difficulty Rating: 
  • Trail Type: 
  • Terrain: 
  •         AM Meet at Palm Springs PetsMart, Ramon/Crossley   Map click here
  •         AM Meet at Hunters on Arenas Map click here
  • or      AM at Coachella Valley Preserve parking lot  Map Here

  Bring: Ten Essentials, water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch/ snacks, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry emergency contact information. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

  Hiking Requirements (How can I tell if a hike is for me?). You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

  Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.  Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. Departure is       AM from 

  Contact hike leader:  Email click here

  Cancel: 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.

  Unless otherwise noted, registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a member, click here 

  
  

  Photos: (optional)

  Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels

  Pets allowed? (Leader discretion if allowed by land agency)

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

  
  

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• OCLB - Yosemite National Park 2025 in the Spring - Curry Village

  • Start
    Fri, May 09, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    Mon, May 12, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Yosemite Valley, Camp Curry
  • Spaces left
    17

  Register

  
  

  OCLB Annual Yosemite Trip!

  
  

  Heaven On Earth!

  
  

  Orange County/Long Beach

  goes to 

  Yosemite National Park

  
  

  Curry Village Canvas Tents
  

  May 9-12, 2025

  Need we say more?

   Yes we will! 

  Spring in Yosemite can't be beat!

  We will be heading to Yosemite at the BEST time to visit this illustrious National Park!  The weather will be amazing with the waterfalls at their most dynamic! Our lodging for the 3-night outing will be in Camp Curry, in unheated canvas tents.

  We have sold out for 3 years in a row (one year out of four was cancelled due to the major snow/landslide that closed Curry Village for a few months).

  Do NOT hesitate to book as soon as possible as we expect this event to be SOLD OUT again!

  If you would like to visit Yosemite in it's winter grandeur and the famous Horsetail Fire Fall - check out San Diego's Yosemite trip in February. 

  Link:  https://www.greatoutdoors.org/event-5969602

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Yosemite is one of the most popular National Parks in the country and we in southern California are very fortunate to have it so close. If you have never seen it then this Great Outdoors trip is a good opportunity for you to be introduced to this special place.

  If you have been there one or more times, then you’ll understand why many have made a Yosemite visit an annual event.  The grandeur and majesty of the park are so enriching that Yosemite can be experienced and enjoyed again and again.  The natural beauty of the park has inspired many for the last 150 years, but perhaps none more effusive than John Muir, who said of Yosemite, “It is by far the grandest of all the special temples of Nature I was ever permitted to enter.” Please join us in this temple of the great outdoors.

  
  

  The location of this trip will be Yosemite Valley.  Our accommodations are canvas tents in Camp Curry, a rustic but charming village near the east end of the valley.

  Arrival should be about 4:00 pm on Friday afternoon.

  For both Saturday and Sunday, there will be optional hikes each day to choose from - one will be strenuous, the other will be easy.  Or simply visit the galleries, stores, bike ride, museums and/or stroll in the valley floor!

  

   On Monday morning we must check out of the cabins by 11:00 am. 

  More details will be announced as we finalize registration.

  Canvas Tents:

  We have secured four canvas tents for our group.  

  Each tent has 3 single beds and a double.  We can max out at 5 people per tent.  We are hoping to get a couple or friends (with benefits or without benefits) to share the double bed.  This way we can max out each tent with 5 people so that we can get as many as possible to experience Yosemite for this excursion.

  Typically women have no problems sharing a tent with guys; however if we have enough women for this trip - we will need a minimum of 4 women (preferable 5 to max out capacity); the women can have their own canvas tent.

  If you want to be in the same tent with another member please note that on the registration.

  If you prefer sharing a double cot with someone please note that on the registration and who the person is so we match you with the correct person.

  If you have a LOUD snoring issue, you should consider not attending so that others will not be affected by the noise.  This is close sleeping quarters.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Driving & Directions:

  We will review carpooling options once registration is finalized both to save the environment and save on fuel costs.  We usually stop in Fresno for lunch prior to heading into Yosemite. (Chipotle stop in the below photo).

  
  

  What else?
  

  Cooking facilities/campfire rings are not available in Curry Village. However, there are several dining options near our cabins.  

  
  

  Such as Pizza & Beer, Cafeteria (with Vegan options!) and of course burgers & fries too. A general store is also open for purchasing food items and other material goods. You may bring snack food and drinks, but all food and scented items must be stored in the bear-proof storage locker in front of the cabin. This includes all food, food related items, toiletries, sundries and ice chests. Bears have a strong sense of smell and are attracted to anything they think will lead them to human food. Remember not to store these items in your vehicle or  canvas tent . It is recommended to use sealed plastic containers for storing your food inside the bear boxes. This makes it easier to keep your food organized, and away from campground critters.

  And of course, there is the option of having some fine dining at the Awahnee!

  
  

  Showers, sinks and flush toilets are all available to participants.

  Be sure to remember a flashlight or headlamp to find your way around Camp Curry at night. In addition, a sleeping bag (recommended), an extra blanket or a honey bunny may help keep you warm at night.  Other things to bring:

  •Warm outer gear appropriate for snow and/or rain or Shorts and T-shirts for warm days

  •Layered under gear (long underwear, etc.)

  •Hat, gloves, scarf, etc.

  •Sunglasses, sun block (for your face), lip balm 

  •Sturdy hiking shoes 

  
  

  Weather: Average temperatures in May in the Yosemite Valley range from the high 40s/low 50s (night time) to the low-mid 70s during the day. Conditions may vary between sun, clouds, rain, or snow. Be prepared for anything. Expect the unexpected!  

  The trip leader will inform you of the weather conditions a couple days before our arrival but you may also want to keep abreast of them by using the Yosemite National Park website. (Click here.)

  
  

  Price: 

  $210 for Great Outdoors members for the 4 days/3 nights event.  Come early on Friday to enjoy the park and/or stay late on Monday to enjoy the pack!  We will check into our canvas tents at 4 PM on Friday.

  This is a members only event, thus an annual membership ($25) must be purchased prior to signing up for this event.

  If you have a LOUD snoring issue, you should consider not attending so that others will not be affected by the noise.  This is close sleeping quarters.

  Cancellations will be authorized up to 21 days prior to start day of event IF a replacement can be found; a $20 cancellation fee will be charged.

  Trip Leader: Lance Whitmier

  
  

  
  

  Lance states:  Yosemite mesmerized me the very first time I visited the Park in the 90's.  I always brag about the majestic beauty of Yosemite along with it's grandeur and power.  I claim that Yosemite is indeed "my Heaven on Earth" and I can't wait to share the experience with you!"  For those visiting Yosemite for the first time - be prepared to experience a bit of heaven and the surreal!

  Lance can be contacted at:

  President-OCLB@greatoutdoors.org

  
  

  Photos: Previous OCLB Yosemite Treks

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• PS - Camp -Hike: Little Round Valley & San Jacinto Peak Overnight (SAVE THE DATE)

  • Start
    Tue, June 24, 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    Wed, June 25, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    San Jacinto State Park
  • Spaces left
    8

  We will hike from the PS Tramway upper station to Little Round Valley on Mt. San Jacinto's west slope via the Sid Davis, Peak, and Deer Spring Trails to the Little Round Valley Campground to camp for the night (5.5mi). Once set-up, optional side hikes to Drury and Jean peaks will be available (approximately 3mi). Returning Tuesday morning, we will summit San Jacinto and Miller peaks then returning to the Tram station via the Round Valley trail for a total of 12mi roundtrip (plus side hikes for the willing on day 1).

  • Distance: 13-14 total miles
  • Total Elevation: 3,650'
  • Duration: 7-8 hours
  • Difficulty: Strenuous
  • Maximum Elevation: 10,804’
  • Minimum Elevation 8000’
  • Type: Out and back 
  • Terrain: trail, rocky, some non-maintained off-trail routes, and bouldering last 300 feet to the top of San Jacinto peak.
  • Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information. This hike requires agility, flexibility some scrambling experience to negotiate bouldering and vegetation, and longer hiking distances.
    
  • Camping requirements: campsite will be pre-reserved by the hike leader. Participants must carry all equipment, clothing, food, and water required for 2 days with low temperatures at night:
  • Equipment: tent, sleeping bag/liner, pad, ground cover, camp stove (if desired, fires are not permitted), headlamp/flashlight, personal items, and food utensils.
  • Ten Essentials (click here), water (minimum 4 liters recommended), water treatment method, sun protection, layered clothing (bring light weight windbreaker jacket), hiking poles may be helpful. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water* are required.
  • Clothing: layered clothing, warm hat or cap, insulated jackets, socks, gloves/mittens, rain gear, and other items to keep warm at night.
  • Food: sufficient food for hiking and 4 meals, as well as emergency snacks and energy/electrolyte sources.

  *You must bring sufficient water for the full 2 days; while some water may be available in creeks, that cannot be relied upon at this time of year either at the Round Valley seasonal ranger station pipe or the Little Round Valley creek. Any water located must be treated prior to drinking.

  Meeting location: PS Tramway lower station at 9:30am to board the 10am tram to the mountain station.

  Hike Leader: Tom W.

  All participants must be pre-approved prior to beginning of the hike. Each registrant will be contacted prior to the event to ensure understanding of the hike requirements and fitness for completing the event. At that time, please discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike.

  
  

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