Date: Sun Jun 28, 8:00 AM PDT - Fri Jul 03, 5:00 PM PDT
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Ambassadors,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Cadettes
Trip Description
This 4-day trip will start very early on the 28th as we drive to Tom's Place/Rock Creek where we will car camp that evening at the backpacker's trail camp sites. The next morning, we will backpack into picturesque Hilton Lake area to set up camp the first night at Lake 2. On Day 2, we will explore the area and hike to Davis Lake returning to Lake 2 for the night. Day 3 we will move camp to Lake 3 where we will spend the next day exploring the basin. The last day we will hike out and drive home to San Diego.
Leaders: Kevin Hill and Marilyn Sedlund
Trip Requirements for all participants
- Minimum age 13
- Certified in 1st Aid and CPR
- Successful completion of Wilderness Hiking and Basic Backpacking Courses prior to registration
- Attend conditioning hikes and take personal responsibility for hiking/walking 10-15 miles a week.
Key Dates
March 14, 2026 - Day Hike in Mt. Laguna
April 2, 2025 - Review trip and plan itinerary at Balboa, 6:30 p.m.
June 13/14 - All-day High-Altitude conditioning hike - Mt. San Jacinto
June 25 - Pack checks, gear and food exchange 7 p.m. @ Balboa
June 28 - Drive to Mosquito Flats campground stopping for lunch and carry-out dinner.
June 29 - Backpack trip commences.
July 3 - Hike out to Hilton Creek Trailhead and drive back to San Diego
