2017-Nov: Joshua Tree-Mastodon Peak, Lost Palms Oasic and more/Level 2
Details
This is Day 2 of HIKINGOC ANNUAL WEEKEND TRIP (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/243453410/) IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK (https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm)!
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We'll hike the Southeast Entrance of the park from Cottonwood Visitor Center (https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/upload/cottonwood.pdf) to Mastadon Peak (2.6 miles loop, 440 ft gain) and Lost Palms Oasis Trail (7.2 miles RT, 400 ft gain)
Difficulty: the event is rating Level 2 (Moderate) for desert climate, distance, elevation and pace. The hikes difficulty are Slow-Moderate/Moderate Pace (3-4 miles, 2-3 hours hiking time each, rocks scrambling and exploratory) Click RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) for more info
What to bring: plenty of water, food, snacks for lunch and a long day sun screen and most important 10 Hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)
***Transportation: The drive is at least 2 hours one way from Orange County. We'll help to arrange carpool if need to.
***What to bring: wear hiking clothes (loose shorts/pants), swimming clothes, hiking boots or shoes, sandals, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, food and camping gears (if camping)
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GOOD TO KNOW: Here are things you need to bring with:
- To prevent Mosquitoes: Insect repellent (just in case)
- Sunscreen (hot during the day, high in the 70s-90s)
- Layer clothes (cold at night, low in the 30-40s) and personal items needed.
- 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: Thanksgiving 2010 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=1162231), 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