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San Jacinto Wilderness one night backpack to San Jacinto Peak

Humber Park Fern Valley Road 24559, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, United States

Details July 12-13, 2025 - San Jacinto Wilderness one night backpack to San Jacinto Peak via Devil's slide trail and North Rim zone. 14.5 miles total and 4,400' gain over both days. The camp will be a remote site along the North Rim Trail. (Dry camp, but about 1 mile from water if needed.) This […]

Andrew Skurka’s Yosemite High Route (North Section)

2300 Silver Lake Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90039 United States Silver Lake Boulevard 2300, Los Angeles, CA, United States

This is a 7 day cross country trip. Only members who have done high Sierra cross country hiking with me will be added. 66mi 20,000ft mostly off trail. Skurka's Description GAIA track I made from route description Proposed itinerary (definitely subject to change) Day 0 (Saturday August 2nd): San Diego to Tuolumne Meadows to Leavitt […]

Gardiner Basin Loop with Rae Lakes

2300 Silver Lake Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90039 United States Silver Lake Boulevard 2300, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Gardiner Basin Loop with Rae Lakes. I am posting this trip to gauge interest from the club, please add your name to the waiting list if you want to join. I will update once permits are in hand in mid-February. If you are willing to be alternate trip leader on the backcountry permit please let […]

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Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

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