PALM SPRINGS HIKING AND OUTDOORS ADVENTURES
HIKING LEADER JASON BRUECKS - A PERFECT LOCALS' HIKING ADVENTURE FOR VISITORS
JOIN US ON A PLANNED WEEKEND HIKE OR BOOK A HIKING ADVENTURE DURING WEEKDAYS
Bridge to Nowhere
Saturday, June 4
CARPOOLING STRONGLY RECOMMENDED Parking is very limited. Don't forget your National Park Pass to display in the vehicle
1. Yes, It in LA area (2.5 drive from the Desert) Azusa, Ca
2. Yes it is 11 miles round trip
3. Yes the Parking Sucks! (Carpooling is super important)
4. Yes, you need a parking pass (grab your American the Beautiful (National Park Pass) Display it in your car.
5. OH MY GOD we have to wake up so early (parking is completely gone before 9 am at the location. The early bird gets the parking place.
With all that above.....It is an awesome hike in a truly beautiful area
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IN A NUTSHELL DESCRIPTION:
MILES: 11 ROUND TRIP
Elevation is steady but most gradual over 5.5 miles.
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DEPARTING TIME: 5:30 AM
MEETING LOCATION:
PARKING AREA AT PILOT GAS STATION AND WENDY'S
6605 N INDIAN CANYON DR,
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258
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LENGTH BREAKDOWN.
2 AND 1/2 HOUR DRIVE FROM PALM SPRINGS.
THE HIKE TO THE BRIDGE IS 2 HOURS AND RETURN IS A BIT LESS THAN 2 HOURS.
WE USUALLY HAVE DINNER AT A MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN AZUSA. THE RESTAURANT SPLITS CHECKS
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COUPLE OF THINGS TO KNOW
1. IT IS A 11 MILES HIKE ROUND TRIP.
2. THE TRAIL SMOOTH IN SOME PLACES AND MILDLY UNEVEN IN OTHERS.
3. YOUR SHOES WILL PROBABLY GET WET WITH THE MANY WATER CROSSING.
(BRING EXTRA SOCKS AND MAYBE SHOES IS A SMART THING TO DO.
4. THERE IS A SECTION OF CLIMBING BUT NO WORSE THAN THE BUMP AND GRIND IN PALM DESERT.
5. IT CAN START OUT COLD IN THE MORNING BUT END UP HOT IN THE AFTERNOON.
6. IT WILL PROBABLY BE WARM AS WE HEAD OUT OF THE CANYON. BRING A SWIMMING SUIT AND SOAK IN THE RIVER.
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NATIONAL FOREST PASS OR NATIONAL PARK PASS IS REQUIRED. YOU CAN PURCHASE THAT PASS AT BIG 5 OR I WILL HAVE SOME FOR PURCHASE FOR $6. YOU NEED ONE PER CAR.
(YOU WILL NOT NEED THIS IF YOU ARE IN THE VAN)
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WHAT TO BRING:
1. DRESS IN LAYERS.WHEN WE FIRST START THE HIKE, THE WEATHER COULD BE UPPER 50S. BY THE TIME WE FINISH THE HIKE, THE WEATHER COULD BE MID 70S.
2. BRING 3 LITTERS OF WATER
3. SUNSCREEN
4. CASH FOR THE DRIVER IF YOU CARPOOL.
6. HAT
7. PACK A LUNCH
8. PLEASE BRING CASH ONLY FOR DINNER. (SPLITTING CHECK IS ALWAYS INTERESTING WHEN DEALING WITH A GROUP SO ALWAYS CONSIDER TAX AND TIP)
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ALL THE BEST,
JASON BRUECKS
760-408-8237