# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mecca Aster Canyon Trail
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: Join us for a hike into the Chuckwalla National Monument. On this hike we will walk through a wash full of amazing geology with colors that you will not see elsewhere. We will explore an impressive slot canyon with walls towering over our head and then return to the main canyon to continue exploring. With some luck, we will see some Mecca asters.

This hike is classified as easy, distance of 3.0 miles and an elevation gain of over 300 feet. Sorry no dogs are allowed for this event. Bring 2 liters of water and snacks. Wear closed-toed shoes, a sun hat, and sunscreen. Hiking poles are optional.

RSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to departure time. 

Ticket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event at: https://www.desertmountains.org/event/mecca-aster-canyon-trail/

Please Note: We will meet at the intersection of Box Canyon Rd and Painted Canyon Rd and caravan to the trailhead. 

For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.

A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mecca/mecca-aster-canyon-trail/200029671420741
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, nonprofit, trekking, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.desertmountains.org/event/mecca-aster-canyon-trail/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=mecca-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mecca
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Box Canyon & Painted Canyon Rd, Mecca CA
- **lat**: 33.57581
- **long**: -115.99599
- **full address**: Box Canyon & Painted Canyon Rd, Mecca CA, Mecca, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Friends of the Desert Mountains (https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-the-desert-mountains/6405916)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Box Canyon & Painted Canyon Rd, Mecca CA, Mecca, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Friends of the Desert Mountains
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, nonprofit, trekking, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Mecca Aster Canyon Trail ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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