2024-Nov: Calcite Mine/Slot Canyon-Anza Borrego SP-Post Thanksgiving/Level 2

Day 2 HikingOC Repeating Trip to CA Deserts-Post Thanksgiving: Painted/Ladders/Ropes Canyons - Anza Borrego Slot Canyons and possible Eagle Rock or Potato Chip Rock
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RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip!

We will be hiking Calcite Mine, Slot Canyon and some other trails at Anza Borrego SP today

MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: SEE BELOW DRIVING DIRECTIONS

General Rating: Levels 2 to 2+ (Moderate for desert terrain distance, elevation and pace). Click on RATING TABLE for more about difficulty levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

About the Hike:
Distance: 5+ to 8 miles
Elevation Gain: ~ 500+ft
Terrain: Soft sand, desert terrain, no shades
Altitude: Less than 1K ft gain/loss
ATTITUDE: Positive
Duration: 5 to 8 hours

Schedule including Borrego Springs Sculpture Serpent
2021 trip https://4142298.xyz/HikingOC/photos/31217708/494228302/

1. Calcite Mine (https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/calcite-mine-trail-anza-borrego-desert/)
   Trailhead address: Borrego Salton Seaway & Calcite Road, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
   Trailhead coordinates: 33.281126, -116.096372 (33° 16′ 52.05″N 116° 05′ 46.93″W)
   Distance: 4 miles (loop)
   Elevation change: 600 feet
   Hiking time: Approx. 2-3 hours
2. Slot Canyon
   https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/the-slot
   https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/west-butte-wind-caves-slot-loop-trail
   Distance: 2.2 miles or less (out and back) or 4.5 miles (Wind Caves)
   Elevation change: 298 ft or minimal or 679 feet
   Hiking time: Approx. 1-3 hours
3. Borrego Palm Canyon
   https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/borrego-palm-canyon--5
   Distance: 3 miles (loop)
   Elevation change: 456 feet
   Hiking time: Approx. 2 hours
4. Henderson Canyon: wildflowers https://www.abdnha.org/pages/06_exploring/north/roads/022/hendersoncyn.htm https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/638/files/Flower%20Map%20Entire%20Park%20March%2017%202017.pdf
5. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/maidenhair-falls-via-hellhole-canyon-trail

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Meeting between 8:30-8:45 AM at the trailhead: Borrego Salton Seaway & Calcite Road, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Trailhead coordinates: 33.281126, -116.096372 (33° 16′ 52.05″N 116° 05′ 46.93″W)

WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR: water, snacks, food for breakfasts and lunches on the trails. Wear layers clothes, hiking shoes, hiking poles and 10 Hiking Essentials (https://4142298.xyz/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

REMINDER: By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyote, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***

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