Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: First Day Hike-Marshall South Homesite Trailhead
Park: Anza-Borrego Desert SP
Learn about the Marshall South family and their experiment in primitive living on a remote mountain top. Join Volunteer Naturalists Mike and Jan Bigelow on this 2 mile round-trip, steep but scenic walk up Ghost Mountain. Bring water, hat, and sturdy footwear. Meet at the Marshal South Homesite Trailhead
Location of the Event: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Time of the Event: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Where to Meet: Marshal South Homesite Trailhead/Parking Area in Blair Valley
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Minimum Age for Kids: Minimum age: 8 (must be able to hike 2 miles up and down steep slopes)
Restrictions: N/A
Length of the Trail: 2 miles
Things to Bring: Bring water, hat, snack, sturdy footwear
Cancellation Information: Cancelled if raining; call ABDSP Visitor Center 760-767-4205
About First Day Hikes and America's State Parks: America's State Parks announced that all 50 state park systems will sponsor guided First Day Hike Programs on New Year’s Day 2013. America’s State Parks First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on January 1, 2013 at a state park. First Day Hikes offer a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family. Currently there are 622 First Day Hikes. To learn more about America's State Parks, visit http://www.americasstateparks.org.
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