CARRIZO GORGE HIKE DECEMBER 30 INCLUDES IMPOSSIBLE RAILROAD VISTAS

December 2017 Articles

By Miriam Raftery

December 27, 2017 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Hi ho! The Jacumba Hikers and Walkers are hitting the trail to Carrizo Gorge and Walker Canyon on December 30^th. This six mile hike is rated hard due to a steep down and up trek across the gorge, where hikers will see an up-top view of the “Impossible Railroad” at De Anza Resort, then head north on an old road to an abandoned railroad settlement in historic Walker Canyon.

Meet at 8 a.m. at the Jacumba Spa, 44500 Old Highway 80 in Jacumba Hot Springs 91934 to carpool to the start point. Breakfast is available starting at 7:30 a.m.

Bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch. A walking stick is advised. Please, no dogs on this rugged hike. Be sure to read these hiking safety tips.

For more information contact hike leader Don Bacon at donald_bacon@hotmail.com.

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