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NYE Joshua Tree car camping trip #1 of 3

Red Box Angeles National Forest, CA, United States

Come spend NYE in Joshua Tree! 2 sites are reserved (sites 8 & 10). 6 people and 2 cars per site. Will need to carpool. If there are more people […]

REMINDER: Get Your 2025 CA Campfire Permit

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This event serves as a reminder and prompt: Don't forget to renew your California campfire permit for 2025. Campfire permits expire December 31st each year. Campfire permits are required for […]

BACKPACKING LEADERSHIP: For Advanced Backpackers

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Invite Only. This meeting serves as a continuation of our collaborative leadership discussion and will take place over Zoom. Topics: ✔️ Creating an event on Meetup. 🥾 Step-by-step screen sharing […]

Wilderness first aid

Oak Spring Trail Gold Creek Road 9998, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Informational post only. See pictures for details on how to register

Calcite Mines/Slot Canyons Car Camp/BonFire

Christmas Circle 730 Christmas Circle, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, Borrego Springs, CA, US

WEATHER MAY RESCHEDULE OR CANCEL TRIP THIS IS A CAR CAMPING EVENT. !!!DESPERSE CAMPING!!! JUST FYI....this is disperse camping. NO WATER, BATHROOMS, etc. Bring what you need. But we are […]

BACKPACKING LEADERSHIP: For Advanced Backpackers

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Invite Only. This meeting serves as a continuation of our collaborative leadership discussion and will take place over Zoom. Topics: ✔️ Creating an event on Meetup Part 2. 🥾 Step-by-step […]

Wind Caves – The Domelands (Anza Borrego Desert) DAY HIKE

Chevron Gas Station 1071 N Imperial Hwy Ocotillo, CA 92259, Ocotillo, CA, US

TRAINING HIKE Day Hike this (SUNDAY 1/19/25) Milage: 7 - 8 miles LOOP Some Cross country hiking. Ascent: +700-1000 ft High clearance vehicles recommended....but we have seen regular car make […]

ARIZONA: Superstition Wilderness Backpack

los angeles international airport Los Angeles, CA, United States

Backpacking in the Arizona (Sonoran) desert at low/moderate elevation. The Superstition Wilderness is located east of Phoenix. Expect to see a lot of red rocks, cactus, etc. The wilderness has […]

Wind Caves – The Domelands (Anza Borrego Desert)

Chevron Gas Station 1071 N Imperial Hwy Ocotillo, CA 92259, Ocotillo, CA, US

Intermediate Backpacking Trip (only because it's a Dry Camp) Milage: 7 - 14 miles (depending on route) Some Cross country hiking. Ascent: +700-1000 ft High clearance vehicles recommended....but we have […]

 

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.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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