Top of Corral canyon road, caves/rock scrambling, hike to Mesa peak

Monkeying around, definition (Rex's dictionary): hiking plus assorted tomfoolery involving cool boulders and caves, providing a workout for both your legs and arms, while our hike leader plays guitar and attempts to sing your favorite songs

SEVERAL AREAS OF ROCKS TO CLIMB AND PLAY ON

--including a "Medicine Circle" or Labyrinth of small rocks to make you dizzy!

--Trails are wide and easy; rock "scrambling" is optional

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Elevation Gain: 600 feet

Distance: around 8 miles

MODERATE LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY, OPTIONAL Rock scrambling ranges from easy to dangerous and thrilling

Parking: free

Dogs: no, because we are in a State Park

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GPS for parking lot: N 34.08217 W 118.75847

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THE ELEPHANT ROCK....

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AS USUAL: Bring 3 quarts of water, a hat, sunscreen, munchies, Gern Blanston repellent

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LEGAL STUFF: AS USUAL, YOU AGREE BY GOING ON THIS HIKE THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND THAT THE MEETUP FOLKS HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR SAFETY. PLEASE SEE THE MEETUP TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP: https://www.meetup.com/terms/ (https://www.meetup.com/terms/) ESPECIALLY PARAGRAPH 11. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY YOU CANNOT HIKE WITH US--I DON'T MAKE THE RULES, I JUST GOTTA FOLLOW THEM