JACUMBA HIKERS AND WALKERS ANNOUNCE JANUARY-FEBRUARY OUTINGS

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East County News Service

January 4, 2016 (Jacumba)--The Jacumba Hikers and Walkers have announced their schedule of hikes for January and February in the high desert region surrounding Jacumba Hot Springs. 

The hikes range from easy to extreme, covering terrain from wilderness to a desert oasis, mountains and canyons.  You’ll also see sites rich in history reflecting the region’s Native Americans, Spanish, and pioneer settlers. Other excursions including a trip to the Chinese Castle, a Garnet Mine, Goat Canyon’s railroad trestle, and a waterfall, plus dips in mineral hot springs at the Jacumba Spa and Resort.

For a full schedule, scroll down, and also be sure to read these hikng safety tips.

 

1-9-16 -           Myer Creek-Upper Myer Valley - This six mile hike will begin at Mountain Springs Grade and will take you into the Jacumba Wilderness via Myer Creek.  You will see "Bob's Rock," numerous morteros, and the deserted home site of legendary recluse, "Happy," before arriving at a spectacular palm oasis.  You will hike through upper Myer Valley amid giant boulders and beautiful high desert flora. This hike is rated HARD+ and will include some bouldering.  Hikers will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Jacumba Spa and Resort 44450, Old Hwy. 80, Jacumba Hot Springs CA 91934. No Dogs Please!  Breakfast is available starting at 7:00 a.m. and lunch will also be available after the hike.  *Please read attached safety tips!  Hike Leaders:  Mike Rood (760)455-1876 & Angel Somera. 

1/16/16-           Table Mountain - This hike is rated HARD, 4 mi. round trip hiking up to Table Mtn. & Squaw Tit Red Rock Plateaus. No Dogs Please! Hikers will meet at 8am at the Jacumba Spa, 44500 Old Hwy. 80, Jacumba Hot Springs, CA 91934 then carpool to Greg’s place. Breakfast is available at the Spa starting at 7AM. Bring a Swim Suit & Towel for after the hike the owners of the Spa will provide hikers with courtesy day use in the mineral hot springs. Hike Leaders:  Dennis Ruth & Bill Pape (619) 766-4927. *Please read the attached Safety Tips!

1/23/16 -          Mortero Palms/Goat Canyon Trestle – Hikers will meet 8AM at the Imperial Valley Desert Museum, 11 /W. Frontage Rd., Ocotillo, CA 92259  to car pool to starting point. We then climb up a canyon to a palm grove known as Mortero Palms passing a half dozen morteros along the way. From there we will be tackling the rugged and difficult stretch to Goat Canyon where we will be able to view the 200’ Goat Canyon Trestle. This hike is rated EXTREME. No Dogs Please! Hike Leaders:  Richard Alcorn & Bill Pape (619) 766-4927 *Please read attached Safety Tips!

1/30/16 -         Garnet Mine Hike – A 4 mi. figure 8 loop trail to an inactive Garnet Mine. Hikers will encounter a waterfall, exhilarating views & other hidden treasures of the high desert area. Rated MODERATE to HARD Hikers will meet 8AM at Jacumba Spa & Resort 44450, Old Hwy. 80, Jacumba Hot Springs, CA 91934. Breakfast is available at the Spa, starting at 7AM.  Lunch is also available after the hike. Bring swim suit & towel for soaking in mineral hot springs after the hike, courtesy of the Spa.  No Dogs Please! Hike Leaders:  Don & Anita *Please read attached Safety Tips!   

.2/6/16 -           Border Patrol Trail & Rock House - This hike is 3.5 mi., rated EASY, taking you to the Border Fence separating U.S. & Mexico, to the Jacumba Airport & the Old Rock House. Hikers will meet 8AM at the Jacumba Hot Springs Spa & Resort 44450, Old Hwy. 80, Jacumba Hot Springs, CA 91934 . Breakfast is available at the Spa 7:30AM. & lunch is available after the hike. Bring swim suit & towel for courtesy day use of the mineral hot springs after the hike. Dog friendly hike on 6’ leash. Hike Leaders:  Greg gregcurran@sbcglobal.net & Tammy dumptruck.01@wildblue.net *Please read attached Safety Tips!              

2/13/16 -          Bow Willow to Rock House Canyon - This hike is rated Hard approx. 7.5 miles starting at Bow Willow Camp Grounds up-canyon to a rocky draw in the mountains and climbing upwards to a sandy wash to a gently sloping plateau that descends onto the broad floor of Rock House Canyon. No Dogs Please! Meet 8AM at the Imperial Valley Desert Museum, 11 W. Frontage Rd., Ocotillo, CA 92259. Hike Leaders:  Dennis Ruth, Michelle Graves & Richard Alcorn richardalcorn2455@gmail.com . *Please read attached Safety Tips!

2/20/16 -          Jacumba Walk-About – This hike is 4 mi. rated EASY and suitable for the whole family. Dog Friendly using a 6’ leash. Hikers will meet 8AM at the Jacumba Spa, 44500 Old Hwy. 80, Jacumba Hot Springs, CA 91934. Breakfast is available starting at 7AM. This hike will take you to the Chinese Castle, the natural hot springs, Jacumba Lake, Sand Wash, Train Station, Community Park and other good stuff! Courtesy day use for the mineral hot springs after the hike so bring swim suit & towel. Hike Leader:  gregcurran@sbcglobal.net  *Please read attached Safety Tips!                                                                           

2/27/16 -         Indian Hill/Gun Powder Shack – This is a 10mi. hike that is rated HARD. Starting out, west of Ocotillo in the Anza Borrego State Park across broad alluvial plains dotted with cacti, small shrubs, through rocky hills of desert-varnished granite boulders and onto a small promontory called Indian Hill which is considered one of the most significant aboriginal sites in the Colorado Desert. Next hikers will encounter sheds of an old railroad camp ruins constructed of mortar & blasting –powder cans then up the hill to see the spectacular view of Carrizo Gorge. Hikers meet 8AM at the IMDM – 11 W. Frontage Rd., Ocotillo, CA 92259. Hike Leaders:  Richard Alcorn & Bill Pape (619) 766-4927. No Dogs Please!   *Please read the attached Safety Tips!

 

 


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