Zion Camp and Explore - Spring Break - PDC and SBC

      

 

      

Zion allows you to follow the paths where ancient native people and pioneers once walked the land. With massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky, you are guaranteed a week to remember. Our days will consist of canyoneering through slot canyons (depending on conditions) in the Narrows along the Virgin River, hiking the Hidden Canyon Trail, Kayenta Trail and the Upper Emerald pools! No trip to Zion would be complete without a visit to the famous Angels Landing trail filled with switchbacks ascending over sheer cliffs with chains bolted on the rock face to serve as handrails. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present day adventures.

 

Trip Cost 
SRWC Member: $200
Faculty, Staff, Non-Enrolled CSUSB Student, and Alumni Association: $230
Affiliate: $245
Sponsored Guest: $260

Pre-Trip Meeting / Sign-Up Deadline
March 18, 2022 @ 6pm

Activity Level
3 – Adventurous 

Trip Departs From
Pam Desert Campus, Meet in front of Indian Wells Theater @ 8am and returns at 10pm
CSUSB Student Recreation and Wellness Center @ 9am and returns about 9pm

Itinerary 

Day 1: Begin the day at 8:00am at PDC or 9:00am at SBC by meeting up with our amazing experienced leaders. We'll work together to pack all the gear into our vans and after we'll get to know each other through activities. And begin our 6.5 hour drive to Watchman campground. Once we arrive  we will settle in and enjoy the rest of the night playing games and preparing to hit the hay.

Day 2: Wake up early, have a hearty breakfast and pack lunch for later. Start heading over to the narrows where you'll experience gigantic slot canyons as we travel up river stopping along the way to explore. Once we reach a good spot we'll stop and enjoy our lunch with a side of Zion. We'll return and take the shuttle to check out the visitor center, listen to a ranger talk and learn more about Zion Canyon. Then we'll head back to our campsite and enjoy the rest of the night with Smores.

Day 3: After breakfast and preparing lunch we'll take the shuttle to Kayenta trail and explore as we make our way to the Lower Emerald pools, one of Zion's beautiful attractions. Then we'll have our lunch at the Zion Lodge where we will be able to explore the gift shop. Afterwards hike the Watchman trail.

Day 4: After preparing our food we'll take the shuttle to begin our biggest hike of the week. We'll be doing Angels Landing, an amazing hike with an even more rewarding view. It's a 5.4 mile hike with a 1,488 ft elevation gain. Angels landing's name came from the first people who once said that the point was so high only Angels could land there.

Day 5:  We will start the day early and have breakfast. We will pack up camp the head over to Water Canyon trail head via the shuttle. Afterward we'll load into the van and head to our last hike before heading home. Will be stopping at Overlook Canyon then head back to campus. We will arrive back at campus approximately at 10:00pm

Packing List

Weather

Food
11 meals are included, starting with dinner on day 1 (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners)
3 meals are not included (1 lunch and 2 dinners). Bring money. 

Hygiene and Comfort
We will be staying in reserved campsites. The campsites are within close proximity to flush toilets and there are showers are available in a short distance away in town for a fee. Drinkng water will be readily available.  You will have the option to share a tent with one or two people or sleep out under the cover of the stars.  Light weight tents, warm synthetic sleeping bags, foam pads and ground tarps will be provided to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep. The ground consists of soft and hard soil.

Risk / Hazards / Safety

Cancellation Policy    

How to Register      

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