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HIKINGOC ANNUAL WEEKEND TRIP IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK (https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm)! This weekend is a Free Entrance Days (https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/fees.htm) .

We will check out The Lights Fest (https://thelightsfest.com/about/) on evening of Nov 11 (https://thelightsfest.com/event/southern-california/) (optional). It is about another 2 hours from Joshua Tree, but it will be a great experience. (Tickets sold out, but we could be able to view giant lanterns lighting up the sky)

PLEASE READ: We are gearing this trip toward experienced hikers who don't mind being flexible with the hiking schedule while at the scenery Joshua Tree National Park (https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/hiking.htm). To secure a space, please sign up to the waiting list, read the post and messages, send a message/email or meet me in person to discuss more and pay deposit.

***We'll help to arrange lodging/camping/carpooling if need to. Please see below for estimate cost and deposit details.

The waiting list is not because the trip is full, but it serves the commitment and communication purposes. Please plan to meet to hike at local trails or contact directly!

Tentative Schedule: Saturday Nov 11 to Sunday Nov 12, 2017

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***Transportation: The drive is at least 2 hours one way from Orange County. We'll help to arrange carpool if need to.

***Plan your own and only join us to hike, $20 (non-refundable consulting fee). Contact the host directly for more info.

***Estimate Trip Cost (1 night $40+/from $80 to $100) including: Camping/lodging, transportation, coordinating fee, but excluding meals.

ADVANCE DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION:

  1. Advance Deposit due by Oct 31, 2017. (Add 10% to deposit amount if send after due date). It is non-refundable deposit. [Camping $10/Lodging $50]
  2. The following policies apply when making a cancellation:

***After putting down deposit, it is non-refundable

***1 week prior to the trip: 100% of the total estimate trip amount is subject to forfeiture

Estimate Trip Cost: due one week before the trip.

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Photo by Richard Moore

Tentative Hiking Itinerary:

Day 1: Sat Nov 11, 2017 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/244946092/): Wonderland of Rocks, Baker Dam & More

Day 2: Sun Nov 12, 2017 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/244946406/?): Mastadon Peak, Lost Palms Oasis & More

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Levels 1+ to 3+: Moderate to Strenuous for distance, elevation and pace. Click to see RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) for more info about hiking levels

***What to bring: wear hiking clothes (loose shorts/pants), swimming clothes, hiking boots or shoes, sandals, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, food and camping gears.

***10 hiking Essentials: link (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

GOOD TO KNOW: Here are things you need to bring with:

  1. To prevent Mosquitoes: Insect repellent (just in case)
  2. Sunscreen (hot during the day, high in the 70s-90s)
  3. Layer clothes (cold at night, low in the 30-40s) and personal items needed.
  4. Hiking shoes, sandals, swimming clothes, we may stop by a hot springs on the way back.

To buy Hiking Gears: check out with Sport Chalet, REI for quality gears: shoes, clothes and camping gears or short term use gears at Target or Wal-Mart with decent price. You can see them online before going to the stores to check out.

Photos from the past: Dec 13, 2013 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/19087192/317296982/), Dec 14, 2013 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/19087102/315853852/), Nov 16, 2016 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=27440777)

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REMINDERS:

By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings

> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.

> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY

Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyotes, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike

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