Wet 'n' Wild Search for Tin Mine Falls, Riverside County, Difficulty=moderate to strenuous February 12, 2011

Follow in the footsteps of Willis E. Pequegnat (author of The Biota of the Santa Ana Mountains) up a rushing creek to a rocky narrows where wild grapevines, frogs, willows, cottonwoods, and bay laurel trees congregate. Brave wet boulders, high flows, and poison oak to find out if the rumors of a hidden waterfall are true. Identify plants and wildlife along the way. View multiple mine entrances. Bring snacks and/or picnic lunch to enjoy at turnaround point. Prepare to get soaking wet. If you come early, you can eat breakfast at the Silver Dollar Pancake House or you can enjoy the same delicious pancakes at lunch!
Who: 18 or older.
Where: Meet at Silver Dollar Pancake House‎, 710 e 6th st, Corona, CA 92879, (951) 737-5977, http://www.coronapancakehouse.com‎, and carpool to trailhead.
Difficulty: Strenuous (approximately 6-8 miles round-trip, rough terrain, flowing creek, gradual elevation gain, wet conditions, no formal trail, boulder scrambling, dense vegetation, abundant poison oak, following creek, YOU WILL GET YOUR FEET WET)

Special Instructions/Supplies: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before start time. Bring a minimum of 1 quart (32 oz) of water per person. Bring snacks and/or full meal. Wear weather protection (jacket, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.), durable hiking socks and close-toed hiking shoes (extra pair for wet tours), long pants, and backpack for snacks. Bring swimsuit and towel for wet tours. Bring first aid kit (Band-Aids, antiseptic, allergy medicine, tweezers, etc.) and cell phone. Bring flashlight/headlamp and layered clothing for evening tours. Walking sticks are recommended for tours with stream crossings or uneven terrain.

RSVP: Please email jrobinson@naturalist-for-you.org or call 714-649-9084, unless otherwise noted in description. Donations are appreciated (suggested amount of $10/adult, $5/child). Please leave your name, contact information, and total # in your party. We cannot be reached by cell phone at tour locations, so please ask questions and confirm tour details well in advance.

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When
Sat Feb 12 8:30am – 1:30pm Pacific Time
Where
Silver Dollar Pancake House‎, 710 e 6th st, Corona, CA 92879