Faithful Ascent Christian Hiking and Outdoor Adventure

Discover the wonder of the world’s deserts at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens (from website)

Hiking Trails: We will be completing the Wilderness Loop, a moderate-challenging
5 mile trail with 736 ft elevation gain. Includes some steep climbing and rock scrambling.

Description and map:

https://www.livingdesert.org/visit/animals-and-gardens/trails-and-hiking/

The 1.5 mile Adventure Loopl is also an option for those who want to participate with a little less challenge. The Adventure Loop is considered easy-moderate

Please let us know if you want to complete the 1.5 mile trail loop as an alternative. We will hike with you until your trail loops back and we'll meet you back at the zoo when we are finished with the 5 mile trail loop 😊

Tickets must be purchased online in advance:

Adult
(General Admission, Ages 18+)
$39.95
Child/Youth
(General Admission, Ages 3 – 17)
$29.95
Child Under 3
Free
Military Discount
(Active & Retired)
$37.95

https://www.livingdesert.org/plan-your-visit/

Zoo and gardens are open 8am -5pm, so plan on staying for the day if you are able to😊

Please pack a refillable water bottle, snacks, and a lunch or plan to buy lunch at one of the park cafes.

We will be meeting to eat lunch and explore the zoo following the hike.

Again, please feel free to stay all day and enjoy the many attractions and exhibits the zoo has to offer following our event.

The Living Desert hours are 8am-5pm in May

No dogs
Everyone is welcome

*All participants must possess the appropriate fitness to be included and complete a hike option, so please have discernment concerning your ability to participate.

Thank you!😊❤️🙏🏼💯

GRAB YOUR MOTHERS AND PUPPERS..... We will take a new section of the preserve this time for Part 3 (hopefully, if time perhaps we may knock out part 4 as well ). Each component is about 3 miles roundtrip. We will this time park at the Oakmont Parking lot on the preserve at 31212 Sutherland Dr. Redlands. There is a porta potty and some picnic area for our snack after part 3.

This is a nature conservancy land so Dogs are welcomed on leashes.

I know this is Mothers Day weekend so bring Mom along. I don't think anything is too difficult.

Tracy Youden

We had fun last year even when it was soooo hot . This time going a little earlier we can avoid that. YOU MUST RSVP BY May 7.

We will be learning about the desert animals that come alive and light up after dark. Children must be accompanied by their adult.

Let's meet for dinner at Carl's Jr (36879 Cook St Palm Desert) at 6:15p.m. then check in at 8 p.m. at the Visitor Center 51500 Hwy 74 Palm Desert. The parking lot is just past the driveway of the Visitor's Center off Hwy 74.

Close Toed Shoes are required since we will be taken out onto the trail. Black light flashlights will be available to the groups but come with one for you just in case.

See how many creatures you find!!!!!