Wild Thang Challenge
We will guide you through the “Wild Thang Challenge” trails
This tour is for experienced trail runners and hikers in great shape.
What You May See
- A car wreck from the 1940s
- Canyon views
- Seasonal creek(s)
- Spectacular ocean views
- Tree lined trail with canopy of trees
- Wildlife is often spotted
Trail Details
- These trails are backcountry wilderness
- Steep downhill trail with ruts, rocks, cactus, loose dirt on top of solid rock trails
- Extremely steep uphill trail with ruts, rocks, cactus, loose dirt on top of solid rock trails
- Terrain dirt trails, rocks, rocky, loose dirt
- Bathroom with drinking fountain located at beginning of trail (If Open)
- There are NO other bathrooms along this route
- There is NO other water along this route
Dangerous Conditions
- These trails are backcountry wilderness which presents wild animals
- and dangerous conditions without support
- Bikes are allowed on all of these trails and can collide with people
- Cell phones do NOT have service in many areas
- Extremely steep uphill trail with ruts, rocks, cactus, loose dirt on top of solid rock trail
- Poison Ivy
- Poison oak
- Rattlesnakes, coyotes and deer are often seen on these trails
- Steep downhill trail with ruts, rocks, cactus, loose dirt on top of solid rock trail
Distance
- Round trip distance is approximately 7 miles (This is only an estimate)
Elevation Changes
- Elevation gain of approximately 1,000 feet up
- Elevation change of approximately 1,000 feet down
Exclusions From Tours
- We do NOT bring food or water
- We do NOT pay for parking (if applicable)
- We do NOT provide transportation to or from destinations AKA start or finish places
What To Bring
- Camera
- Cell phone
- Hydration, electrolytes, water, sports drink
- Nutrition
- Sun-shielding hat or visor
- Sunscreen
What To Wear
- Hat / hat with neck cover
- Hiking boots / shoes
- Sun-shielding hat or visor
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Trail shoes
Parking
- This tour starts and ends in the same place with plenty of free parking