Outing Summary
Car Camp
 

Trip# 14: Mecca Hills Slot Canyons Feb 12 & 13  Grade: M8CDate: 2/12/2022
Leader: April ArmijoAssistant: Kristiana Watkin
Explore the area north of the Salton Sea - the Mecca Hills region.

Day 1:
Saturday we will get a very early start at the meeting location. The last portion of Painted Canyon Road is dirt/sand but typically passable by a standard car. Camp will be set up in a wash along the final portion of this dirt road and then we will day hike Ladder Canyon, a narrow, winding slot canyon with a few ladders set up to climb dry waterfalls. From the end of this canyon, we will follow a ridge with sweeping views of the Salton Sea, the badlands, and Painted Canyon. Another slot canyon and ladders brings us back to where we started. Saturday night we will have a how to pack your backpack demo, a portable campfire, and then enjoy "bring your own" appetizers & dinner.

Day 2:
Sunday we will drive across the "main" road, then hike 7 miles through more slot canyons (including some tighter areas where headlamps are required) with some rock scrambling. While the dark slot canyon portion is short, this trip is not for those with claustrophobia!

Special Outing Requirements:

Water Requirements: Leaders will provide details at pre-trip meeting.

Outing Requirements:
Filtering Water (water available)
Bouldering/scrambling with BACKPACK
Bouldering/scrambling with DAYPACK
Rocky, rough, uneven terrain
Hiking through thick brush or bushes
4WD vehicle required
High clearance vehicle required
High or 4WD vehicle recommended
Adventure Pass required
Trekking poles recommended/required
Special clothing/gear rcmd./rqd.
GPS use/demo
Night navigation
Backpack loading demo
Gear use/discussion
Evening fire
Potluck
 SaturdaySunday
 MilesGain (ft)Loss (ft)MilesGain (ft)Loss (ft)
Backpack      
Day Hike512061340810001000

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