Join the Anza-Borrego Foundation for its second Adventure Hike of the season to Granite Mountain in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park! The Granite Mountain hike is like no other, climbing more than 3200 feet in elevation, covering more than 7 miles, and taking 8 to 9 hours. The views along the way, and especially at the peak, are amazing and well worth every step.  

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A DIFFICULT HIKE AND FOR EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY. After the 1st mile, the trail is often faint or nonexistent and your guides will utilize various navigation apps and existing cairns to guide the route. The vast majority of the hike is on loose sand/gravel, and at times very steep. There will also be times when we need to climb dry waterfalls or rock scramble. 

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Please bring: sufficient water (3-4 L), electrolytes, snacks, clothing layers, long but flexible pants, gloves, sturdy hiking shoes or boots with excellent tread, and hiking poles to assist with climbing and balance. 

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024 

Time: 6:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (end time is approximate) 

Location: We will meet at the Cool Canyon entrance, along the S-2, at 6:00 a.m. We will then carpool/caravan from Cool Canyon entrance to the Granite Mountain trailhead.  

Cost:  

ABF Member: $35 

Non-Member: $45 

Student: $20 

*Please note that as the Anza-Borrego Foundation is a non-profit organization, all program costs are used to support current and future education programs, including subsidized programs that seek to increase access to the outdoors.   

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial hardship. If you’d like to request a scholarship, please reach out to [email protected] with a two–three paragraph description about why you’d like to attend this program and your need for a scholarship.  

Registration:  

Space is limited to 10 participants. https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=dfe6dd60-8868-4ebb-ac15-9f6b87e20202&envId=p-Of6JnJ-NDU-Ys4lsF7CG9w&zone=usa  

Trip Leader: 

Todd Linke is a resident of San Diego and just finished his 25th year in education, 23 of them with the Grossmont Union High School District. Todd grew up in Ohio and has been exploring, hiking and camping since he was a child. His earliest outdoor memories include hiking in the caves in Hocking Hills, sailing on Lake Atwood, swimming in Lake Erie, and camping at the seaside at Myrtle Beach.  Todd fell in love with the desert several years ago and makes the 2-hour drive to the park every chance he gets. He has visited the park over 100 times and has hiked and driven many of its well-known and more obscure trails and roads, but as always discovering more. Todd brings his love for science and his passion for the desert to any excursion in the park.   

Hikes may be cancelled due to unsafe weather or road conditions with 24-hour notice if possible

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be received 7 days before the event if you wish to receive a refund. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations made after the 7-day deadline. If ABF cancels a program, we will issue a full refund or credit.