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SUMMARY:Field Navigation 101 in La Quinta Cove – FULL!
DESCRIPTION:In this introductory event we will learn the essential skills and knowledge that will enable you to:\n\nNever get lost\nFind your way when you are lost\n\nThis will be a field event set in La Quinta Cove. During the course we will cover ~4 miles of trails in the LQC basin (we will follow the ‘Raven Hill Loop’). We will cover:\n\nPreparing for a hike\nUsing a map in the field\nFinding North, South, East and West without a compass or GPS\nFiguring out where you are without a GPS\nPlotting a route back\n\nYou don’t need to bring anything to this session other than your usual pack contents (10 essentials). Maps will be provided, but feel free to bring maps that you already use or want to use in the field.\nBelow is a description of the trail we will use:\nThis easy ramble around the trails on the floor of La Quinta Cove will follow the Boo Hof and then take a right turn to loop around Raven Hill to follow the Bear Creek wash back to the trailhead. Along this 4.4 mile walk we will enjoy views over the Cove neighborhood and the wilds of the Santa Rosa mountains towering over the Cove. We will chat about the impact of flash floods and the transition of vegetation as we move from the floor of the wash and up onto the plateau surrounding Raven Hill. \nThe trail is well-defined and no rock scrambling or climbing is involved. There is a gradual uphill slope for the first half of the walk as we ascend ~600 feet over 2 miles.\nThere is no shade on this trail, so protect your skin and bring the ten essentials. The Cove can be a bit breezy so wear layers to help you stay warm.\nMap here: https://caltopo.com/m/FQSBF\n\nAltitude gain: 600 feet  (Start 299, Top 864‘) \nCumulative altitude gain: 622 feet\nDistance: 4.4 miles\nPace: 1.5 MPH, 3 hours\nTerrain: deep sand, packed sand, minimal steps up and down\nObstacles: nothing significant\nDifficulty rating:  Easy to Moderate\n\nPlease use the RSVP function below to register for this hike.\nHIKE LEADER:  Andrew Walls\nHIKE LOCATOR:  La Quinta Cove Oasis trailhead, corner of Avenida Bermudas and Calle Tecate, La Quinta (the big dirt/gravel parking area)\nHIKE DIFFICULTY:  Easy to Moderate\nHIKE DATE/TIME: Thursday, November 19, 2026  08:30-11:30\nNote: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club!   Join Now!\n \n
URL:https://cvhikingclub.net/events/field-navigation-101-in-la-quinta-cove-175-389/
ORGANIZER;CN=Andrew Walls:MAILTO:atwalls@gmail.com
LOCATION:55022–55052 Avenida Bermudas La Quinta, CA 92253 United States
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