You can join the superintendent of the Joshua Tree National Park in a series of hikes to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. Managing editor Tami Roleff gets out her hiking shoes…
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 five different peaks in the park. On Saturday, January 9, hikers should meet at 9 a.m. at the Turkey Flats Backcountry board for an all-day, 9-mile hike up Pinto Mountain, elevation 3,983 feet. Other hikes scheduled are Monument Mountain on February 6; Eagle Peak, March 5; 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.
Pinto Mountain, 3983’; 9 miles, January 9, (Meet at Turkey Flats Backcountry Board 0900, all day)
Monument Mountain, 4834’; 6 miles, February 6th (Meet at Cottonwood Visitor Center 0830, half day)
Eagle Peak, 5350’; 10 miles, March 5, (Meet at Cottonwood Visitor Center 0830, all day)
Queen Mountain, 5687’; 4 miles, – April 2, (Meet at Joshua Tree Visitor Center 0800, half day)
Quail Mountain, 5813’; 12 miles, April 30, (Meet at Joshua Tree Visitor Center 0700, all day)
HIKES SET TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
