November Member Hike – Garnet Peak from Penny Pines Trailhead
Garnet Peak from Penny Pines Trailhead (Laguna Mountains, Overlooking the Park)
Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (End time approximate)
Registration Link: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=ad485c75-5f6f-45e2-ad16-479d27c42903&envId=p-Of6JnJ-NDU-Ys4lsF7CG9w&zone=usa
Trail Length: 4-miles round-trip
Elevation Gain: 700 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Highlights: Garnet Peak offers stunning panoramic views of both Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the Laguna Mountains. We will enjoy breathtaking vistas of the desert floor below, stretching as far as the Salton Sea on clear days. The trail passes through areas with chaparral and pinyon-juniper woodlands, offering a diverse desert-mountain experience. This hike is a great opportunity to see occasional sightings of wildlife.
Meet at:
ABF State Park Store
587 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 110
(in The Mall next to Calico’s)
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Bring:
- Sturdy Hiking Shoes
- Hiking Poles Recommended
- Sun Protection
- Layers
- Snacks
- Plenty of Water
If you have any questions, please email Jaime at [email protected]. Hikes may be cancelled due to unsafe weather or road conditions with 24-hour notice if possible. Adventure pass needed to park at trailhead. We will coordinate carpooling from the meeting location.