Desert Institute Presents Summit Monument Peak

The Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park
74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Tel. 760 367-5535 / Fax 760 367-5583
Email: desertinstitute@joshuatree.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Summit Monument Peak

Cottonwood, CA – This strenuous, cross country hike takes you to the top of the seldom visited high point of the Hexie Mountains, Monument Mountain (Elev. 4814’). The Hexie Mountains are a small range of west to east running mountains within the Park. This 6.4 mile round trip hike follows the southeast ridge of the mountain up to the base of the rocky, cone-shaped summit, where an easy rock scramble leads to the top. Once on top there is a commanding 360 degree view that includes the Cottonwood, Eagle and Pinto Mountains, and portions of the vast Pinto Basin. Total elevation gain is 1700’.

Date/Time: Saturday, February 16, 8:00 am – Late Afternoon

Meet at: Cottonwood Visitor Center
Cottonwood Springs Rd exit off of Highway 10

Fee: $35 for JTNPA/PINE members, $45 non members

Sign up: www.joshuatree.org
(760) 367-5539

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