Opt Outside Joshua Tree National Park Hike, California
December 14, 2024 — 10:00am-3:00pm PT
Last day to register: December 12, 2024
This beautiful loop hike sponsored by REI is taking place inside of Joshua Tree National Park. The rocky trail weaves through the ridges and washes west of the Black Rock Campground. You'll see lots of Joshua trees and great views of Mt. San Gorgonio and San Jacinto. Keep your eye out for wildlife like pinyon jays, quail, and jackrabbits.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. This event is intended for the LGBTQ+ community. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Yucca Valley, California (Traditional homelands of the Maara'yam (Serrano), Nüwü (Chemehuevi), and Kawiya (Cahuilla); Aha Macave (Mohave) traditional use area)
Parking: Parking lot within short walking distance to the trailhead
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that you please leave furry friends at home for this event. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: December 14, 2024
Hike: 4.7 miles, 800 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale + $30 day pass to Joshua Tree National Park. Tip: You can borrow a National Parks day pass from your local library!
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: Sturdy boots with good grip, at least 2 liters of water, lunch, electrolytes, snacks, sun protection, and warm layers. Hiking poles are recommended but not necessary.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in this event.
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Of course you can always hike for free on your own! What we are offering is not just a wilderness trip, but a chance to create community. On a TVOP trip, you will meet people with shared identities, have meaningful experiences and conversations in community, have someone else plan the logistics of your adventures, and have certified Wilderness First Aiders on hand should you ever need one. All of the money we collect goes towards operating costs for our programs.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
