As part of the centennial year, Joshua Tree National Park is offering a hiking challenge. Hikers can pick up a free Centennial Hiking Challenge booklet at any of the Park’s visitor centers. Inside are suggested hikes, a log to record your hikes, and a page for rangers to sign which will qualify you for special stickers to reward your effort. Each booklet allows you to log up to 100 miles. Managing editor Tami Roleff says you can fill in your log with a hike with Park Superintendent David Smith tomorrow…
The National Park Service turns 100 years old this year. In recognition and celebration of this milestone, Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent, David Smith will lead hikes up different peaks in the park. On Saturday, March 5, hikers should meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Cottonwood Visitor’s Center for an all-day, 10-mile hike up Eagle Peak, elevation 5,350 feet. Other hikes scheduled are Queen Mountain, April 2; and Quail Mountain on April 30. These hikes are challenging and hikers should be fit and in good health. Be sure to bring appropriate footwear for hiking, as well as a hat, sunscreen, food and water. Call 760-367-5502 to RSVP for the hikes.
Eagle Peak 5350’, 10 miles – March 5th, (Meet at Cottonwood Visitor Center 0830, all day)
Queen Mountain 5687’, 4 miles – April 2nd, (Meet at Joshua Tree Visitor Center 0800, half day)
Quail Mountain 5813’ 12 miles – April 30th, (Meet at Joshua Tree Visitor Center 0700, all day)
These hikes are all challenging and participants should be fit and in good health. Be sure and bring appropriate footwear for hiking as well as a hat, sunscreen, food and water. Please call 760-367-5502 to RSVP.
