Description: We will take I-10 through the Banning Pass to Highway 243 and follow that to Black Mt. Road, approximately 45 miles from our starting point. (Black Mt. Road may sound familiar. We did this trip in August of 2006.) We will drive up Black Mt. Road approximately 5 miles, park near Boulder Basin campground, and then hike less than a mile to the fire tower, at an elevation of 7,772 feet. The reward is great views all around and much cooler temperatures.

Depending on time and interest, we will then continue up Black Mt. Road to another viewpoint and perhaps beyond. We will then turn around, and return to Highway 243. From there, each vehicle can choose its route back to the valley. Idyllwild is not far.

Black Mt. Road is a dirt road with ruts and bumps. There are no rocks to climb. High clearance is a good idea, but may not be necessary.

RSVP requested.

Meeting Location: 2701 Marguerite Street, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Contact: Scott Connelly @ (760)324-5001 or E-mail: Mscottconnelly@aol.com

NOTE: Passengers riding in other vehicles are requested to chip in for gas. The fair way is to divide the total cost of gas by the number of people in the 4x4 vehicle (including counting the driver).

Meeting Information Date: Sunday, July 27, 2008 Time: 9:00 AM / Return: n/a Place: See Above Contact: Scott Connelly @ (760)324-5001 Note: Drivers Wanted/Passengers Welcome

Trip Notes Length: Unknown Driving Time: Unknown Elevation Range: Unknown Difficulty: See Above Note: Bring water, lunch and snacks

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