JACUMBA HIKERS AND WALKERS HEAD TO DESERT VIEW TOWER FEB. 18

East County News Service

February 7, 2018 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – The Jacumba Hikers and Walkers  will lead a guided hike this Saturday to the Desert View Tower, one of the oldest roadside attractions/historic landmarks in this region, with a spectacular view of Imperial Valley.

This hike is rated hard and will start off with a tour of hike co-leader Dennis Ruth’s home and a 4-mile roundtrip through varied terrain, with some bouldering.  Hikers are offered free admission to the Desert View Tower/Boulder Park and courtesy spa use that day – bring a swimsuit and towel.  No dogs, plase.

Hikers will meet at 8 a.m. at the Jacumba Spa, 44500 Old Highway 80 in Jacumba Hot Springs, CA 91934.