​​​​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 


SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2023 AT 6 AM – 6 PM

Difficult Hike to Dry Lake w Jason

11.7 miles



Dry Lake Hike is amazing!

No it is not dry lake at San Jacinto.  This one is on San Gorgonio. 
It is not dry due to all the snow this winter. 

It is also a difficult hike.  This adventure reminds me of our hikes near Mammoth, Ca. 

I have a permit for only 12. 
 PLEASE SEND ME A TEXT IF YOU ARE GOING 760-408-8237. 
We will also need a National Parks Pass displayed in your car window. 

PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE TEXTING ME 

The trailhead is about20 minute drive from Big Bear. 

But you need to know the following?

This is an all day event. 
It is difficult 
It is 11.7 miles 
It is a 2500 ft elevation gain and drop
The hike takes about 6 hours from start to finish 
The hike goes to beautiful seculded lake, but there are many portions of the trail in full sun. 

 

from 6 am to 6 pm. Time duration includes, driving and hiking.
 
This is a difficult hike from the Santa River to Dry Lake (which currently is full of water). 

This hike is 
Location: San Gorgonio Wilderness. This is about 1 and half drive from Palm Springs

MEETING LOCATION at 
Wendy's/Pilot 
Address: 19997 N Indian Ave, North Palm Springs, CA 92258

MEETING TIME 
Before 6 am...6am departure.

PARKING PASS REQUIRED
Park in the big lot on the left across from the South Fork trail. A National Forest Service Adventure Pass ($5 for a day or $30 for the year) is required for parking here. Click here to purchase. You could display "America The Beautiful Pass instead of National Forest Pass in your window.

THE HIKE
Distance: 11.7 miles (out and back)
Elevation gain: 2,400 feet
Suggested time: 6.5 hours
Bring a ton of water and pack a lunch.