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2017 CA/NV Deserts Trip: We will be visiting, hiking and camping/lodging at these two desert parks in NV and CA border with NV Valley of Fire State Park (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/227506287/) and Mojave National Preserve (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/227506534/). For those who are interested in Part 2 (UT-National & State Parks) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238615248/) and Part 3 (UT & AZ: Slot Canyon/Lottery the Wave permits) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238867879/), check out the hyperlinks for more info

RSVP to the waiting list and contact me directly via message, email or in person for further info.

Please see below for Estimate Cost and Advance Deposit. Due date will be by Mar 31, 2017

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ADVANCE DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION:

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

Estimate Cost: $100+/200+ for 2 nights camping/double occupancy lodging, transportation, coordinating fee, entrance fees

  1. Advance Deposit due by Mar 31, 2017. (Add 10% to deposit amount if send by April 5, 2017)

***Lodging: $150 (non-refundable deposit)

***Camping: $25 (non-refundable deposit)

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

  1. Lodging: hotel rooms and/or house: double occupancy (triple or 4 per/room or single occupancy TBD)
  2. Transportation: carpool 3-4 persons on a sedan/SUV 4 doors or 5/6 in a van

The following EXCLUDING expenses: Meals/other activities/some park entrance fees: ($30+) depends on your budget.

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2017 Tentative Schedule: April 28 - April 30 (3 days and 2 nights).

Itinerary: tentative, depends on weather.

  1. Day 1 (Fri/April 28): leave OC then meet at Hole in the Wall Information Center for afternoon (between 1-2 PM) hiking at Hole in the Wall and Kelso Dunes. (Photos from 2016 Mojave Desert National Preserve (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/229728742/))

More info: Mojave Wilderness Map (https://www.nps.gov/moja/planyourvisit/upload/MOJAmapWild.pdf) and Roadside Camping (https://www.nps.gov/moja/planyourvisit/roadside-camping.htm) (Kelso Dunes)

2. Day 2 (Sat/April 29) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/239403433/): 10 AM (Photos from 2016 hiking Valley of Fire State Park (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/229728508/?))

More Info: Valley of Fire State Park info (http://parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire)

3. Day 3 (Sun/April 30): some more hiking Valley of Fire and driving back.

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.

Activities:

Hiking and Sightseeing. (will walk almost every day from 5 to 10 miles depends on the groups, hiking levels and location.

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)

Camping gear: tent, sleeping bag and food

Check out Photos from the past times:

  1. Valley of Fire SP: Jan 2016 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/26648416/)
  2. Valley of Fire State Park: December 2013 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/18873172/312861922/)
  3. Mojave National Preserve: February 2011 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/1275534/)

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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

> 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, 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

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