Join our Friends’ volunteer docent hiking the Garstin trail and getting your daily outdoor exercise. Learn the importance of this critical habitat area for the endangered Casey's June Beetle and other tidbits about Palm Springs history and the National Monument. Elevation gain is approximately 800 feet and 2 miles roundtrip. Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, sun hat and sunscreen. Sorry, no dogs allowed.
RSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in at 8:45 AM. Space is limited. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. A suggested tax-deductible donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
For more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.
We will meet at the trailhead located off Bogert Trail at Barona Road. UTM coordinates: 33.77621, -116.53132