Hiking the High Desert: Joshua Tree National Park
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- I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
- Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
- Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please
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Resort check-in available by 4:00 p.m.
Program Registration 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the meeting room to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-to-date schedule...
Driving approx. 75 miles round trip; about 1.5 hours. Hiking between 4 and 6.5 miles on established trails. Depending on terrain, route, group ability, and interest; approximately 6 hours in the field. Participants will be required to carry a minimum of 3 liter of wat...
Driving approx. 40 miles total for the day; about 1 hour, with stops for hikes. Hiking approx. 5.5 miles throughout the day on 2 hikes. Hiking approx. 4 miles at Indian Palm Canyons; about 2.5 hours; established trails; elevation gain of approx. 400 feet. Hiking appro...
Driving approx. 36 miles one way to Joshua Tree National Park; about 1 hour. Hiking between 4 to 6 miles depending on terrain and the route taken; approx. 6 hours in the field. Off-trail hiking at The Wonderland of Rocks due to few trails; some rock scrambling, maneuv...
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Free airport shuttle available with departure at 8:30 a.m. Resort check-out by 11:00 a.m.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instr...
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