Rsvp will open on January 1, 2025
Ryan campground
2 sites are reserved (sites 15 & 16). 6 people and 2 cars per site.
Will need to carpool.
If there are more people interested then more sites can be reserved. (sites 17 and 19) are close by
$10 cash or zelle per person to cover firewood and site fee
Check in/out of site is at 12pm
Campground description:
https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/ryan-campground.htm
There are pit toilets and fire grates. Need to bring your own water
Campground is at 4,300’ with unique rock formations.
Days are short so tentative hikes include Ryan Mountain (3 miles) on Saturday and Lost Horse Mine Loop (6.5 miles) on Sunday. We can drive to Keys View for the sunset.
Hike descriptions:
https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/hiking.htm
Weather:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-116.15439772454843&lat=33.983327266318426
All trips are during new moon-first quarter phases so hopefully we get some nice starry nights.
DISCLAIMER: Hike at your own risk. Be responsible for yourself and your safety. Make good decisions. With any trip, things can change, reservations can get lost, the unexpected can happen. A go-with-the-flow attitude is always a good thing, and most importantly, let’s all have fun! This is a moderate hike. Make sure you are in good enough physical shape for the distance, elevation changes, and terrain. The hike leaders in this group aren’t professional hike leaders. By signing up for these events, you agree not to hold the Meetup organizers responsible for whatever happens to you on these events. The hiking group does not certify the expertise of the organizers, the event or assistant organizers (hike leaders) and…We are NOT responsible for any possible losses or injuries.
