DAY HIKE - SADDLE JUNCTION LOOP
Notice: Effective October 1, 2004, a two dollar fee ($2) will be
charged for all non members on day hikes, 4x4 outings and moonlight hikes.
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Description:
From the top of the tram, we will hike through pine forests to Round Valley on a trail that works its
way up a small valley with a stream that may still have water in it. From there, we will climb to
Wellman Divide, the highest point of the hike, which offers great views to the south, including a
good view of Tahquitz Peak, Red Tahquitz, Toro Peak, and Santa Rosa Mountain. From there, the trail
descends through an area with springs and then forests as the trail goes south to Saddle Junction,
where we will have lunch at the junction of five trails. After lunch, the trail continues to descend
until we cross Willow Creek. We will pass through a forest of large pines towering over ferns and
then climb 1,000 feet on our way back to the tram.
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* You will be responsible for paying your own Tram Ride fare. *
Tram Prices (as of 7/2/08) - Adults $22.25 / Seniors $20.25 (60+) / Annual Pass $150.00 (adults) / Summer Pass $60 (adults)
| Meeting Information |
| Date: |
Sunday, July 13, 2008 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM / Return: Approx. 5:00 PM |
Place: |
@ Hunters on Arenas-click here
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| Contact: |
Bruce Maughan - (760)327-1789 |
| Note: Carpooling may be available |
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| Trip Notes |
| Length: |
11 miles |
| Hiking Time: |
7 hours |
| Elev. Gain/(Loss): |
2,700 feet |
| Difficulty: |
Strenuous |
| Note: Bring water, lunch and snacks |
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Member's Experiences
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