Three days of Geo-hikes in the Santa Rosa Mountains, CA

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING (THERE IS A WAITLIST ALREADY):
We will be making some moderate to long hikes along the eastern flank of the Santa Rosa Mountains and discussing the geology along the way. It will be a tad warmer than the higher Mojave Desert that has been cold lately. There are several trails and peaks I want to check out. Hikes will be from 7-14 miles with 2000-4000 ft of elevation gain with some cross country hiking. Below is listing of what I'm considering to hike, but we can only do 3 of them. There's some great geology in the Santa Rosa Mountains too!

To attend this trip you need to be in good hiking shape and able to do the hikes and stay with the group (2-3 mph pace-keep in mind a lot of this desert cross country). There's a wait list and the trip can accommodate 11 or 12). So if you are interested please join the wait list and answer the questions.

We will not be camping out but staying at a university research facility. Cost is $75.00/person for 3 days and 2 nights payable by check to the Geologic Maps Foundation. Facility has kitchen facilities (you bring your meals), dorm style sleeping quarters (2 per room) and showers (you bring a sleeping bag, pillow, towels, soap, etc).

If you make it on trip then I need your full name and an email address so I can send out additional needed info (I need to receive your info when you are accepted on the trip, otherwise you will be shown as not going on trip).

Sheep Mtn and Martinez Mtn plus Cactus Spring trail info;
https://www.peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=1071327

More on Cactus Springs trail:
https://modernhiker.com/hike/horsethief-creek-and-cactus-spring/

Guadalupe trail:
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7047765/guadalupe-trail

Eisenhower Mountain:
https://www.summitpost.org/eisenhower-mountain/335495

Asbestos Mountain:
https://www.peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=952684

Haystack Mountain:
https://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=33825

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:

The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.

Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Geo-hikes Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.

If you choose to sign up for this or any Geo-hikes Meetup event, you are releasing the Geo-hikes Meetup Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

No one under 18 years age will be allowed on this event and no dogs.

Thanks,

Thom Davis
geologicmapsfoundation@gmail.com