2017-Anza Borrego Wildflower/Pumpkin Patch: Hiking/2D/1N/Photography/Level 2
Details
California has been blessing with rains lately. It must be beautiful in the desert Spring time. Let's visit California Desert and Wildflowers: Anza Borrego "the largest state park in California" (https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638). Here is a preview for peak time wildflowers in Anza Borrego (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/107101297367084509/)
Please RSVP to the wait list, indicate to join 1 day or 2 days and camping/lodging (meet in person on a local hike and contact directly via message for more discussion).
Tentative schedule will be from early Sat Mar 25 to afternoon Sun Mar 26 (See details itinerary below)
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(photo by Sam Webb)
Deposit and Cancellation: non-refundable deposit. Due by Feb 15, 2017.
***Estimate trip cost from $80 to $150 (include camping/staying cabin, transportation, coordinating fee, not include meals, entrance fee and optional activities)***Total Estimate Trip cost will be due by 1 week before the trip and will be forfeit if cancel within a week.
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If camping, deposit $25 (1 night) [NO SPACES ARE AVAILABLE AS OF MAR 6, 2017]
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If cabin, deposit $40 (double occupancy); $30 (triple occupancy). Lodging will be available upon requests [NO MORE SPACES AVAILABLE AS OF MAR 6, 2017]
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Transportation: carpool (gas/high clearance car rental): estimate $40-$50 (plan on your own or indicate you need a ride or offer driving.)
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Food: at your own cost ($30+ with one group dinner Sat)
GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Level 2: moderate, pace, distance, elevation and exploratory. Click RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) to learn more about hike levels.
(photo from online)
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Tentative Itinerary:
Day 1: Sat March 25 morning leaving OC, it takes at least 3 hours driving to Anza Borrego (https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638)
Options day hike:
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Henderson Canyon (http://www.abdnha.org/pages/06_exploring/north/roads/022/hendersoncyn.htm)
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Coyote Canyon-Desert Garden (http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/638/files/Flower%20Map%20Entire%20Park%20March%2017%202017.pdf)
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The Art Sculptures of Borrego Springs (http://www.desertusa.com/borrego/bs-art.html)
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Hellhole Canyon, Borrego Badlands, etc
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Anza Borrego: Palm Spring - Arroyo Hueso Loop (http://borregohiking.com/hiking/2012_palm_spring_badlands_arroyo_hueso_loop.html)
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Anza Borrego: Rockhouse canyon - Four Frogs canyon loop (http://borregohiking.com/hiking/2017_rockhouse_canyon_four_frogs_canyon_loop.html)
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Anza Borrego Desert: Fonts Point wash loop (http://borregohiking.com/hiking/2016_fonts_point_wash_loop.html)
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Anza Borrego: Grapevine loop 2 (http://www.borregohiking.com/hiking/2014_grapevine_loop_3.html)
More hiking trails and wildflowers reports (http://www.abdnha.org/pages/03flora/reports/current%20from%20april%2011%202014.htm)
Day 2: Sun March 26 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238670633/)Continue day hike Ocotillo Wells SVRA and Pumpkin Patch (http://www.desertusa.com/ovr/du_orvpupkin.html)
WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR: water, snacks, food for breakfasts and lunches on the trails. Wear layers clothes, hiking shoes, hiking poles and 10 Hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)
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REMINDER: 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
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, coyote, 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
> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY***