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San Jacinto Backpack - SBC

San Jacinto Backpack - SBC

September 7, 2024 - September 8, 2024
8:00am - 8:00pm
San Jacinto Wilderness

   

Mount San Jacinto is the second highest most prominent mountain in Southern California. It is home to magnificent granite rock faces, alpine forests, and wildflower covered meadows. Our journey begins with a ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. After a short 2.5 mile hike we will set up camp and then attempt to summit. After spending the night in the wilderness will pack up and return to CSUSB.

Trip Cost     
SRWC Member: $80
Faculty, Staff, Non-Enrolled CSUSB Student, and Alumni Association: $106
Affiliate: $116
Sponsored Guest: $128

            

Pre-Trip Meeting / Sign Up Deadline
September 3, 2024 @ 6pm

Activity Level
3- Adventurous

Itinerary 

Day 1: After loading up our gear and food at the SRWC we will travel to the Palm Springs Aerial Tram to begin our adventure. Once at the top of the tram at 8,516 feet we will have lunch before an easy 2.5 mile backpack to Round Valley to set up camp and relax before dinner. 

Day 2: After a well earned rest we will wake to make breakfast and pack up camp. We will fill our water bottles and attempt to summit 10,834 ft Mount San Jacinto which will be 3.2 miles away where we will enjoy lunch. We aim to return the Tram by 4pm and arrive back at CSUSB around 8pm after stopping for dinner to unpack and clean up. 

Packing List

Weather

Food
4  meals are included, starting with lunch on day 1 (1 breakfast,  2 lunch, and 1 dinner)
1 meal not included (1 dinner) 

Hygiene and Comfort

We will be carrying our all our food, shelter, clothing, water and equipment in pack weighting up to 40 lbs. We will be staying in reserved campsites. The campsites are within close proximity to vault toilets and there are NO showers. We will treat water from a nearby spring or bring enough water from CSUSB. You will have the option to share a tent with one or two people or sleep out under the cover of the stars.  Light weight tents, warm synthetic sleeping bags, foam pads and ground tarps will be provided to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep. The ground consists of soft soil.  

Risk / Hazards / Safety

Cancelation Policy 

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