Joshua Tree National Park: Black Rock Canyon Trail

Bob Audibert

Date: May 7, 2016

Contact: please register with me by Friday morning by phone:  (951)3021059 or email at  at

bob.takeahike1@gmail .com

Join us on a spectacular 6 mile moderately difficult hike on Joshua Tree National Park's Black Rock Canyon Trail.  There is 1000 ft of elevation gain on the hike.  The elevation increases gently over the first two miles or so, followed by roughly a mile of switch backs which is the toughest part of the hike.  When we reach the midpoint the hike becomes rather easy, with a gentle decline back to the trail head.  Black Rock Canyon is considered the most hospitable environment for Joshua Trees and they are everywhere.  Rather than trying to describe the beauty of this area please come out and experience it for yourself.

What to Bring:  

•  3 liters of water, snacks, a lunch,  
• dress in layers and a good pair of hiking shoes.  
• Sun screen is a must and a hat is recommended.   

Directions:  

From the 10 freeway take highway 62.  In Yucca Valley turn south on Joshua Lane and drive 5 miles through a residential area to the Black Rock Ranger Station at 9800 Black Rock Canyon Road, Yucca Valley, CA. 92284. 

Register: 

Anybody interested in my Joshua Tree National Park hike this Saturday please register with me by Friday morning. You need to register by ether email or by phone, not by signing up on Facebook. 

• If I have any updates or notices, I will contact everyone that registers.
• Rain Cancels.  Santa Margarita Group.  

• If anybody is interested in ride sharing to the hike please visit our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/SierraClubSantaMargaritaGroup/ .  

How: Go to the events page, click on the Black Rock Canyon Hike and  use the comment section to request or volunteer ride-share information.