Intermediate Hike: Westside Trail to Green Valley Falls
Join us for a 6.3 mile out-and-back hike trail in the mountains! This moderately challenging route will pass meadows and oak woodlands as it leads to Green Valley Falls. We’ll spend some time enjoying the Falls before we head back to our starting point.
Please bring: sturdy hiking boots, hiking poles (if desired), 3 liters of water, layers, snacks, lunch, and sun protection.
REGISTER TODAY!
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 6:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (End time is approximate)
Location: Meet at the ABF office at 587 Palm Canyon Dr. #122 (next to Kendall’s Cafe). From there we will carpool/caravan to the trailhead.
Cost:
ABF Member: $10
Non-Member: $15
Student: $5
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.
Meet Your Hike 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.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be received at least seven days before the event 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 hike, we will issue a full credit or refund.
