Adventure Hike: Grapevine Mountain
Join us for our first Adventure Hike of 2025! This challenging, approximately 6-mile hike will take us up the 3,955’ Grapevine Mountain, which gets its name from the dense, twisting grapevine growth that once thrived in the area.
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What’s included:
- The hike to the summit begins on a dirt road in the lower desert and gradually ascends, passing through a variety of environments, including rocky outcroppings and cactus gardens.
- We will be hiking cross-country and at times scrambling up and down slopes. There are no trails other than the dirt road in the beginning. The slopes and canyons are rugged, and the hiking will be strenuous at times.
- On clear days, hikers can see as far as the Salton Sea and even distant mountains like San Jacinto.
Who should attend:
- Experienced hikers only who have completed at least an intermediate-level hike with us
Please bring:
- At least 3 liters of water and electrolytes
- Snacks
- Sturdy hiking shoes (that are not easily punctured by spines)
- Hiking poles (highly recommended)
- Hiking gloves
- Layers
- Sun protection
Date: January 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (End time is approximate)
Location:
Meet at the ABF office (587 Palm Canyon Dr. #122, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 in The Mall next to Kendall’s Café). We will then carpool/caravan to the hike starting point.
Cost:
ABF Member: $35
Non-Member: $45
Student: $20
Hike Leader:
Sicco Rood is the Facilities and Research Coordinator at the Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center. In his free time, he enjoys hiking cross-country in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and photography.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be received 7 days before the event if you wish to receive a refund. Hikes may be cancelled due to unsafe weather, road conditions, or low attendance, with 24-hour notice, if possible. If ABF cancels a program, we will issue a full credit or refund.
