LO Inland Empire| Guided Sunset Hike at Whitewater Preserve

OPEN TO ALL AGES!

Join us for a guided 1.5 mile sunset hike at Whitewater Preserve, a nature preserve consisting of 2,851 acres of land in Riverside County. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

MEETING TIME AND LOCATION

We will meet in the parking lot of Whitewater Preserve at 5:30 PM. Out of respect for the staff at Whitewater and the other participants, it is imperative that you arrive on time, as the gates close at 6:05 PM. Transportation will NOT be provided. Parking is free.

ABOUT WHITEWATER PRESERVE

Whitewater Preserve is 2,246 acres surrounded by the Bureau of Land Management’s San Gorgonio Wilderness and includes the year-round Whitewater River. Rich riparian habitat hosts the endangered southwestern willow flycatcher and least Bell’s vireo, and provides opportunity to see migrating summer tanagers and vermilion flycatchers. The canyon has a robust population of bighorn sheep, deer and bear, and is an important wildlife corridor between the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. The Wildlands Conservancy purchased an additional 3,200 acres in the Whitewater corridor that were donated to the Bureau of Land Management. These donated lands include sand dunes that are home to the endangered fringe-toed lizard at Windy Point, which lies at the confluence of the Whitewater and San Gorgonio Rivers.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a guided sunset hike within the Whitewater Preserve. We will be meeting in the parking lot and the staff at Whitewater will be guiding us. The hike is rated easy and is about ~1.5 miles. It should take about 1-1.5 hours to finish round trip.

Even though this hike is set in the evening, temperatures may still be high. Please bring adequate water, snacks, sunscreen, and other shade protection. Closed-toed hiking boots/shoes are required. Binoculars and a camera are also great additions to bring to this hike!

Prior to the event, please complete the following waiver in the language you feel most comfortable in for each individual that is participating:

https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/b3scApQcTDJz3sBBJWG4AH/

ITEMS TO BRING

• Water
• Snacks
• Sun protection (Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat)
• Closed-toed hiking boots/shoes
• Personal Items

WE WILL PROVIDE

• First Aid kit
• Extra Water

FAQ

• Are dogs allowed?

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on our guided hikes.

• Are there restrooms on the trail?

There are no restrooms once we head out on the trail. Restrooms are available at the park, so please arrive early to use them before the hike begins.

• Is there Wi-Fi or cell signal?

Cell signal is lost about 1.5 miles into the canyon. The Whitewater Preserve does not offer public Wi-Fi, but we do have a landline available if needed.

• Is there free parking?

Yes, parking is free.

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

Latino Outdoors activities are free and in service to our communities. Our volunteer leaders donate time and energy to plan these experiences, paying close attention to the number of people each event can accommodate. Please only register if you are able to join and honor your reservation. If you are unable to attend an event that you signed up for, please cancel preferably one week prior and no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled outing, so that another community member may participate and volunteer organizers can plan accordingly. Your consideration helps keep these experiences meaningful and accessible. We appreciate you!