Intermediate Hike – West Butte at the Slot
Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (end time is approximate)
Location: Meet at the State Park Store at The Mall (587 Palm Canyon Dr. #110, Borrego Springs, CA, 92004). Participants will then carpool and/or caravan to the trailhead.
Cost:
ABF Member $10
Non-member $15
Student $5
*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.
Description:
Join ABF for our first intermediate hike of the season! This scenic and moderately challenging six-mile hike will gain approximately 1000 ft of elevation and take you through some of the most fascinating landscapes in ABDSP. Participants will hike The Slot, a narrow and winding sandstone canyon known for its dramatic, towering walls and tight passages that make for a thrilling adventure. We’ll scramble up Honeycomb Rocks, a fascinating geological formation, and continue to the Two Arches, natural rock formations carved by wind and time. We’ll follow the West Butte Trail, ascending to a pinnacle that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding desert. Our journey will end with an exploration of the colorful and secluded Hawk Canyon, a hidden gem known for its rich layers of desert flora and vibrant rock formations.
Participants should come prepared with sturdy hiking shoes, plenty of water, snacks, sun protection, and a sense of adventure!
Registration:
Space is limited. Register today!
About the 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 is 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
