EXPLORATORY (Xctry) Deer Springs-Trail to Marion Mountain (10,362') & Rockpile

Deer Springs Trail to PCT to Marion Mtn junction at Deer Springs Trail Camp the xctry will start there and the REAL fun begin. After we summit Marion we are going to 'Rockpile' for an extra summit. Two peaks for the price of one, what a deal!

Distance approximate 16 miles, about 4800' G/L.

Water -> bring 3-4 liters.

Directions to TH:

From Banning- If your on the 10, take the 8th Street exit and head south. Take a left on Lincoln Street and head west. Take a right on San Gorgonio Ave (which becomes Hwy 243). Take this road for about 25miles. Trailhead parking will be on your left hand side (dirt turnout) just before the Nature Center.

From Idyllwild- Head north on the Hwy 243 for about 1.3 miles. Nature Center is on your left. Trail head parking is a dirt turnout & will be signed on the right side of the Hwy 243.

Weather Links:

Trailhead (AM start & PM finish only): http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.77572287842558&lon=-116.6909408569336

Marion (10,362' in the early afternoon & for lunch only): http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.81538106458326&lon=-116.67926788330078

MORE INFO HERE:

http://www.summitpost.org/deer-springs-trail/429995

Jill - thank you for most of this info.

Boilerplate Legalese:

Hiking is an at-risk activity and I am a volunteer so you are fully responsible for your safety while driving and hiking this event.