Are dogs allowed on Sierra Club WTC Scramble Route?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Sierra Club WTC Scramble Route but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Sierra Club WTC Scramble Route?

No, Sierra Club WTC Scramble Route does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Sierra Club WTC Scramble Route?

Sierra Club WTC Scramble Route is rated difficult. It is 4.0 miles long with 1,283 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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DifficultLoop

Joshua Tree National Park/California

Sierra Club WTC Scramble Route

Twentynine Palms, California

4.0 mi

Distance

1,283 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 50m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

There is a trail that is not casual hiking. The trail is a training course for the Sierra Club. This is not maintained by the national park. The Wilderness Travel Course is put on every year by the Sierra Club. The course is focusing on navigation and rock scrambling this weekend. It is a challenging destination for the annual weekend. The hike starts with a Gorge, then up a Flat, then up to a steep hill, and finally the ascent to the summit. You can climb a 1380 ft elevation gain to the peak and four mikes. Entrance fees are needed to enter the park.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,002 ft

Max:1,300 ft

391 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.

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Operator:760-367-5500
Address:74485 National Park Drive · Twentynine Palms, CA · 92277-3597

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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Sierra Club WTC Scramble Route

About This Trail

Trail Conditions

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This trail crosses hunting units

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