12 Scheduled Hikes for 2005
(Additional Alternate Hikes to be announced)
When viewing the calendar page, be sure to click on each month's HIKE NAME to see more details on specific webpages as they become available for that particular hike. ("Area", "Trip" and corresponding page numbers listed for each hike on those pages refer to descriptions in Jerry Schad's book "Afoot and Afield in San Diego County". It can be purchased at any major bookstore or online.)
Calcite Mine Area/Slot Canyons
On this hike we'll explore new slot canyon approachs to the mine area. For those of you wanting more of a challenge, be prepared for some boulder scrambling, maybe with a rope assist... 01/16/2005 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fossil (Shell) Canyon/Anza Borrego Desert State Park
Across the county line in Imperial County, just north of Ocotillo. On this trip we'll explore a nickel mine area and slot canyon, then perhaps stop at The Golden Acorn Casino on the way back to town and drop a few nickels in the slots... 02/20/2005 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM