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Coachella Valley Hiking Club Schedule

July 2010 - September 2010

 

 How to register for a hike:
1. Reserve your place on the hike only during the week of the hike.
2. Cancel if you are not going at least the day before the hike.
3. The hike leaders set number limits. Follow their instructions. Wear proper gear and bring at least 2 quarts of liquid (64 ounces). A hat and sunscreen are recommended and hiking boots are required.
4. Call the hike leader to register and find out meeting place and any other instructions.
5. Call to register for a hike between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 PM.
6. Easy hikes = (0 - 500 feet, 4-7 miles)
Moderate hikes = (500 – 1,800 feet, 6 – 10 miles)
Strenuous hikes – (1,800 – 5,000 feet, 8 – 10 miles)
If you are a passenger carpooling to a hike starting point, please pay the driver $.10 per mile, to cover gas, etc. Thank you and HAPPY HIKING!
NFAP = National Forest Adventure Pass required ($5.00 daily per car or $35.00 per year)
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Weather information from Coachella Water District: http://www.cvwd.org/conservation/weather.php

Tram Weather: http://www.pstramway.com/cams-weather.asp

Joshua Tree NP Weather: http://www.joshua.tree.national-park.com/weather.htm

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Sat June 26  Marion High Country: Palm Springs Tram  Strenuous, steep and difficult 12 miles. Elevation gain 3000 ft. Quiet exploration of creeks, peaks, valleys, and hidden oases deep and high in wilderness. Relaxed pace, all-day wilderness experience. Grandeur and solitude. 8:00 AM. Limit 6. Ken and Helen (760) 322-4015.

Wed July 7 Dark Canyon (North Fork of the San Jacinto River): Idyllwild. Easy 4 miles. Elevation gain 600ft. Nature experience with lots of shade along the river. Hwy 243 near Fuller Mill. 8:00 AM. Larry & Robin (760) 322-6324.

Thurs July 8 Monthly Club Social "Second Thursday of the Month Happy Hour" Piero's Acqua Pazza at The River in Rancho Mirage, 4:30 PM.

Sun July 11 Fobes Saddle: Garner Valley. Moderate 5 1/2 miles. Elevation gain 1300 ft. 8:00 AM. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Tues July 13  Araby Trail: Palm Springs. Moderate 5 miles. Elevation gain 1000 ft. Tuesday hikes during this schedule are on an if I am in town basis. Sunrise. Breakfast after. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Wed July 14  Ridge above Willow Creek: Palm Springs Tram. Moderate/strenuous 7 miles, with a very steep and strenuous climb and some boulder hopping.  Elevation gain 1700 ft. Tram fee. 10:00 AM. Ken and Helen (760) 322-4015.

Thurs July 15  Cornell Saddle: Palm Springs Tram. Moderate 7 miles. Elevation gain 1000 ft. Tram fee. 10:00 AM. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Fri July 16 - Sun July 18 Lemon Lilly Festival in Idyllwild. www.lemonlilyfestival.com

Sun July 18 San Jacinto Peak: Palm Springs Tram. Strenuous 12 miles. Elevation gain 2400 ft. 8:00 AM. Tram fee. Kerry at kleav6@msn.com or (949) 872-8582. 

Tues July 20  Araby-Shannon Loop: Palm Springs. Moderate 6 miles. Elevation gain 800 ft. Tuesday hikes during this schedule are on an if I am in town basis. Sunrise. Breakfast after. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Thurs July 22 Tram hike. Various elevation gains, various distances. Thursday tram hikes are on an if I am in town basis. 10.00 AM. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Sat July 24  Wellmans Divide, Saddle Junction, Willow Creek, to Long Valley Loop: Palm Springs Tram. Strenuous 11.2 miles. Elevation gain 2500 ft. Tram fee. 7:30 AM. Larry & Robin (760) 322-6324.

Tues July 27  Cross Hike: Palm Desert. Moderate/strenuous 4 miles. Elevation gain 600 ft. Tuesday hikes during this schedule are on an if I am in town basis. Sunrise. Breakfast after. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Wed July 28  Deer Springs to Marion Camp via Strawberry Jct & North Fork PCT: Idyllwild. Strenuous 9.2 miles. Elevation gain 3000 ft. Shuttle or key exchange. 8:00 AM. Larry & Robin (760) 322-6324.

Thurs July 29  Tram hike. Various elevation gains, various distances. Thursday tram hikes are on an if I am in town basis. 10.00 AM. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Sat/Sun July 31-Aug 1 Combo Hike/Backpack: Forsee Creek to Trail Fork camp. This is on the N. side of Mt. San Gorgonio. Lots of water, flowers, beautiful views and plenty of shade. Day hike or overnight at Trail Fork camp for backpack and come out the Johns Meadow trail. 13 miles RT for day hike. Elevation 3600 ft. Backpack is 6.5 miles the first day and 13 miles the second day, mostly level or downhill. NFAP.  Kerry @ kleav6@msn.com or (949) 872-8582. 

Sun Aug 1  Wellmans Divide: Palm Springs Tram. Moderate/strenuous 7 miles. Elevation gain 1400 ft. 9:00AM. Tram Fee. Elize (760) 347-2440.

Tues Aug 3  Desert Drive: Palm Desert. Moderate/strenuous 4 miles. Elevation gain 1000 ft. Tuesday hikes during this schedule are on an if I am in town basis. Sunrise. Breakfast after. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Wed Aug 4  Devils Slide to Tahquitz Peak Loop (via South Ridge & Ernie Maxwell): Idyllwild. Strenuous 13 miles. Elevation gain 2700 ft. Aroma Cafe after? 7:30 AM. Larry & Robin (760) 322-6324. 

Thurs Aug 5 Tram hike. Various elevation gains, various distances. Thursday tram hikes are on an if I am in town basis. 10.00 AM. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Sat Aug 7  Fuller Ridge to Mt. San Jacinto: Palm Springs. Strenuous 14.6 miles. Elevation gain 3200 ft. Incredible views along the knife edge of Fuller ridge on the "back way" to San Jacinto. 7:00 AM. NFAP.  Kerry @ kleav6@msn.com or 949-872-8582. 

Sun Aug 8  Momyer to Alger Creek: San Gorgonio Wilderness. Moderate 7.5 miles. Elevation gain 1700 ft. 8:00 AM. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Tues Aug 10  North Lykken from Ramon Road: Palm Springs. Moderate 5 miles. Elevation gain 700 ft.  Tuesday hikes during this schedule are on an if I am in town basis. Sunrise. Breakfast after. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Thurs Aug 12 Tram hike. Various elevation gains, various distances. Thursday tram hikes are on an if I am in town basis. 10.00 AM. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Thurs Aug 12  Monthly Club Social "Second Thursday of the Month Happy Hour" Piero's Acqua Pazza at The River in Rancho Mirage, 4:30 PM.

Sun Aug 15 Cornell Saddle: Palm Springs Tram. Moderate 7 miles. Elevation gain 1000 ft. Tram fee. 8:00 AM. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Tues Aug 17 Museum Trail: Palm Springs. Strenuous 2 miles. Elevation gain 1000 ft. Tuesday hikes during this schedule are on an if I am in town basis. Sunrise. Breakfast after. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Thurs Aug 19  Tram hike. Various elevation gains, various distances. Thursday tram hikes are on an if I am in town basis. 10.00 AM. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Tues Aug 24 Araby Trail: Palm Springs. Moderate 5 miles. Elevation gain 1000 ft. Tuesday hikes during this schedule are on an if I am in town basis. Sunrise. Breakfast after. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Thurs Aug 26  Tram hike. Various elevation gains, various distances. Thursday tram hikes are on an if I am in town basis. 10.00 AM. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Tues Aug 31  Cross Hike: Palm Desert. Moderate/strenuous 4 miles. Elevation gain 600 ft. Tuesday hikes during this schedule are on an if I am in town basis. Sunrise. Breakfast after. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Thurs Sept 9 Monthly Club Social "Second Thursday of the Month Happy Hour" Piero's Acqua Pazza at The River in Rancho Mirage, 4:30 PM.

Tues Sept 14 Desert Drive: Palm Desert. Moderate/strenuous 4 miles. Elevation gain 1000 ft. Tuesday hikes during this schedule are on an if I am in town basis. Sunrise. Breakfast after. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Tues Sept 21 Araby-Shannon Loop: Palm Springs. Moderate 6 miles. Elevation gain 800 ft. Tuesday hikes during this schedule are on an if I am in town basis. Sunrise. Breakfast after. Eric (760) 329-8824.

Sat Sept 25 Suicide Rock via Deer Springs Trail to Climber's Trail: Idyllwild.  Strenuous 5 miles. Elevation gain 1800 ft. Shuttle needed. 8:00 AM. Eric (760) 329-8824.