Jones Peak via "THE RIDGE" for ADVANCED HIKERS ONLY!

Please come early as we leave ON TIME! NO 10 minute grace period!

This is a residential neighborhood; please keep to your indoor voices until we reach the trail head.

Stats:

~ 6 miles RT

~ 2300' elevation gain

~ 3-4 hours RT

AKA - "Jones - The Hard Way"

This is the MOST DIFFICULT, CHALLENGING AND STRENUOUS route up to Jones Peak.

We will start at the Mt. Wilson trail head. At approx. 3/4 mile mark towards Orchard Camp, we will take a sharp left and head straight up the very steep ridge to Jones Peak. There is a rudimentary trail with patches of loose gravel and a small portion where scrambling on all fours may be necessary. There are 8 false peaks before reaching the top.

Upon reaching Jones Peak, we will take a well-deserved 15-20 minutes break to refuel. Then we will head back via Bailey Canyon on the West side of the mountain, almost in full shade, followed by an approx. 3/4 mile trek back to our cars on surface streets.

This hike is recommended for those who have gone up and down Jones Peak via Bailey Canyon in 3 hours or less. (You better be an advanced hiker!)

Your muscles will be burning and experiencing spasms if you are not well-conditioned for this level of activity. YES! I'm trying my best to deter you from signing up because this hike is VERY STRENUOUS and definitely NOT for the faint of heart. The slope is SO STEEP that once you start, there's no turning back. YOU MUST CONTINUE to the top because the steep gradient makes turning back EXTREMELY TREACHEROUS!

Be honest with yourself and know your limits!

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!

RAIN CANCELS

What to bring:

~ Poles, gloves, hat, sun screen.

~ Electrolytes and anything else to remedy muscle spasms and cramps.

~ At least 3 l of water.

~ Anything that can give you energy.

~ POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!!!

Please come early as we leave ON TIME! NO 10 minute grace period!

DISCLAIMER:

The short version - You fall, you die, your fault! Simple as that!

The long version (for you lawyer types)...

The Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/meetup/outing is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging. that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts of this Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.

Please come early as we leave ON TIME! NO 10 minute grace period!