I: Eagle Mountain

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Sat, Oct 11, 2025; 8:00 AM (Pacific) - Sun, Oct 12, 2025 8:00 AM (Pacific)

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Eagle Mountain

Lost Palms Oasis Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA

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33.72424600,-115.78681700 Guy Burnett that1guy626@yahoo.com MM/DD/yyyy amOUuwqNAzpGSXwtHmnd12740

Organized By: Rio Hondo Group, WTC, DPS

Location: Lost Palms Oasis Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA

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Event Organizers:
Guy Burnett
   that1guy626@yahoo.com
   (562) 360-6109
Joseph Speigl
   jspeigl1@yahoo.com
   (909) 609-5609

Moderate difficulty; 13 miles/2400’ gain for the trip. Join us for this weekend outing into the Eagle Mountains before the desert gets too hot! The Eagle Mountains mark the transition between Colorado Desert and higher-elevation Mojave Desert ecological zones. Desert saltbush, creosote bush, and cholla cactus of the low-elevation Colorado Desert give way to uniquely beautiful Joshua Trees as we hike to the peak of Eagle Mountain. Saturday we’ll get an early afternoon start from Cottonwood Springs 3.5 mi, 800' gain across sand to the base of the Eagle Mountains and set up camp. Early Sunday we’ll travel 2.5 mi/1700' gain to the summit. After taking in the fantastic views from the top we’ll return to camp, pack up and return to our cars. Our route will be entirely cross-country with some steep, sandy, and rocky sections along the way. Camp is dry, 6-8 liters of water recommended. Priority given to WTC students who need their first experience trip. To request a spot, send email with hiking resume to Guy Burnett. That1guy626@yahoo.com

Level: Strenuous(I Rated)

Cost: There is no cost for the trip only a $30 park entrance fee if you do not have an America the Beautiful pass or similar.

Signup Instructions: FOR MEETING TIME AND LOCATION CONTACT LEADER Guy Burnett at that1guy626@yahoo.com

Bring: Completed Medical Form. Boots with lug soles, water, snacks, 10 essentials. This will be a dry camp and all water must be carried in.

Signup Restrictions: If you are feeling sick, or have been exposed to someone who has recently been sick, please do not join this trip.

Additional Directions: Please bring a printed copy of your medical form for the leader to review at the trailhead. You will keep the medical form in your backpack.

Carpool: Participants are advised that while carpooling is encouraged the Sierra Club will not assume responsibility for carpools

Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.