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No Hike if Raining
White Mountain + “The Rock Garden”
No hike if raining, no need to register-just show up! Bring water and sunscreen.
This is a short but moderately steep hike. The 25 minute ascent to the White Mountain peak (elevation: 3804') is rewarded by spectacular views of the “Rock Garden”. Many trails lead in and among the boulders and pines. The views are breathtaking, so bring your camera! We can linger at the top as long as is wanted. Round trip distance is approx. 1.5 miles, with an elevation change of 500 feet. There are extensions at the end of this hike for those who want to extend the distance and difficulty of the outing.
Directions: The trailhead is a parking space at the top of Gibraltar Rd where E Camino Cielo Rd splits to the right and left. From 192, go north, (to the mountains) at Sheffield Reservoir on Mountain Dr. Go @1/2 mile to where the street trifurcates, the middle road is Gibraltar Rd. Go @1/2 miles to a stop sign and turn left on to the continuation of Gibraltar Rd. Go @7 miles up Gibraltar. Parking will be at the top and to the left. Note: Gibraltar takes a while (15 minutes) to drive, so consider this in your planning as the hike is at 8:30am from the top of Gibraltar Rd.
Hike leader: Dave Ellenberger.
Hope to see you there!
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