Big Bear Camp and Explore - PDC
Escape with Adventure and head at nearby beautiful Big Bear Lake! We will camp near the lake at Serrano Campground for 2 nights. During the day we take a few hikes and at night we will relax by the campfire and check out the stars. We will stop by the village for lunch (not provided) and exploration before heading back to PDC. Join us and enjoy a weekend exploring in the mountains!
Trip Cost
SRWC Member: $90
Faculty, Staff, Non-Enrolled CSUSB Student, and Alumni Association: $120
Affiliate: $130
Sponsored Guest: $150
Pre-Trip Meeting / Sign-Up Deadline
March 14, 2023 @ 6pm
Activity Level
3 – Adventurous
Trip Departs From
Palm Desert Campus, Meet in front of Indian Wells Theater
Itinerary
Day 1: Meet in front of the Indian Wells Theater at 2:00pm where we will load our 12 passenger van and head to the mountains. Upon arriving at Serrano Campground we will set up our tents and start dinner. We will end the night around the campfire making.
Day 2: After a camp breakfast we will make our lunches and hit the Cougar Crest Trails to Bertha Peak (4.5 miles, 1500' elevation gain and loss). The peak offers excellent views of the lake and Alpine forest. We will enjoy lunch on the peak before returning to camp for a afternoon rest. We will then check out the visitor center and take a stroll on the 1.5 mile Woodland Interpretive Trail. We will end the day back at camp playing games and making dinner.
Day 3: After a quick breakfast we will pack up camp and head to the Village to check out the shops and restaurants. We will depart the Village around 2:00pm and get back to PDC about 4:00pm
Food
5 meals are included, starting with dinner on day 1 (2 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 2 dinner)
1 meal is not included (1 lunch)
Hygiene and Comfort
We will be staying in reserved campsites. The campsites are within close proximity to flush toilets, potable water and there are showers. 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.
Registration Opens 1/17/23 @ 12pm