Zanja Peak - Yucaipa
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Zanja Peak - Yucaipa
Beginner Backpacking Training Hike. BRING YOUR FULLY LOADED BACKPACK! We will hike to the top of Zanja Peak in Yucaipa with our fully loaded packs. It's a popular trail, about 5 miles total with approximately 1,300' of elevation gain. There are several great views of the San Bernardino mountains and the Yucaipa Valley.
Zanja Peak Trailhead, 030312104, Yucaipa, CA 92399, USA
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Denise Allen
ccnaallen@yahoo.com
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Organized By: Big Bear Group
Location: Zanja Peak Trailhead, 030312104, Yucaipa, CA 92399, USA
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Denise Allen
ccnaallen@yahoo.com
(909) 648-8038
Hike to Zanja Peak - with FULLY LOADED BACKPACK
Please arrive at 5:00AM. We will hike with our fully loaded backpacks to the top of Yucaipa's Zanja Peak located in the Crafton Hills. Total distance for this hike is approx 5 miles with 1246' of elevation gain. Leaving at 5:15am from the Zanja peak parking lot off of Oak Glen Rd. the trail climbs steadily for 2.5 miles to the peak which is a distance of approximately 2.5 miles with 1246' of elevation gain. It should take us approximately 3-3.5 hrs to cover the 5 miles. Once we arrive at the peak, we will take a break to enjoy the views and refuel (bring snacks). Please wear sturdy footwear, pack an extra layer (it may be cool at the top), snacks, and 2+ liters of water. Protection from the sun is essential as there are many open stretches along the route.
Hiking poles are strongly recommended. LEADER: Denise Allen,
909.648.8038. ccnaallen@yahoo.com. Zanja Peak Trailhead: Take Oak Glen Road exit off the 10fwy east from Redlands. Follow it past Chapman Height Rd and turn left into the parking lot access road (aka - soccer field access road).
Please arrive by 5:00am
Level: Moderate
Signup Instructions: Please sign up for this hike ONLINE at Sierra club.org/san gorgonio using the RSVP online form that will display when you click on the hike link. You can Email me: Denise Allen at ccnaallen@yahoo.com with any questions you may have regarding the trip status and related details.
Bring: 2 liters of water, snacks, bug spray, hiking boots or sturdy footwear. Hiking poles are strongly recommended for the downhill. An extra layer may be needed as it can get chilly at the top.
Additional Directions: Meet at the Zanja Peak trailhead lot (soccer field access road) that is located on the north side of Oak Glen Rd., across from Shadow Hill Dr., Yucaipa
Cancellation Policy: Steady Rain cancels