Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA—The National Park Service turns 100 years old this year. In recognition and celebration of this milestone, Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent David Smith will be leading hikes up 5 different peaks in the park. The schedule is as follows:

• Pinto Mountain, 3,983 ft., 9 miles - January 9, 2016 - meet at Turkey Flats Backcountry Board, 9:00 am; hike lasts all day
• Monument Mountain, 4,834 ft., 6 miles - February 6, 2016 - meet at Cottonwood Visitor Center, 8:30 am; hike lasts a half day
• Eagle Peak, 5,350 ft., 10 miles - March 5, 2016 - meet at Cottonwood Visitor Center, 8:30 am; hike lasts all day
• Queen Mountain, 5,687 ft., 4 miles - April 2, 2016 - meet at Joshua Tree Visitor Center, 8:00 am; hike lasts a half day
• Quail Mountain, 5,813 ft., 12 miles - April 30, 2016 - met at Joshua Tree Visitor Center, 7:00 am; hike lasts all day

These hikes are all challenging and participants should be fit and in good health. Be sure and bring appropriate footwear for hiking as well as a hat, sunscreen, food, and water. Please call 760 367-5502 to RSVP.

Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA – The Superintendent's Hike up Quail Mountain has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 7, 2016. Participants are asked to meet at 7 am at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center in Joshua Tree. Please bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and appropriate clothing and footwear. Hikers should be in good physical condition as this is a challenging and strenuous hike.

For more information call, 760 367-5502.