We will hike about 5.4 miles out and back on the legendary Pacific Crest Trail. Starting at 4,928 ft elevation at the trail head, the trail meanders up and down through the Garner Valley meadow area, traversing through a sea of chaparral dominated by chamise and red shanks. There are beautiful vistas of the mountains and valleys with glimpses of exposed-rock areas.
For the botanically-inclined there are many surprises, as the trail travels through oak and pine forest, past boulders, and along steep cliffsides until reaching a seasonal water source about 2.7 miles in. This is the turn around-point. Elevation gain of 700ft is tempered by the rise and fall of the trail.
RSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in at 7:45 AM. 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.
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