Organizer
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Sandy Sladen
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Phone
714-404-7066 -
Email
sandysladen@gmail.com -
Sandy first discovered the mountains as a young girl spending summers in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The mountains have called her ever since and she has been fortunate to have the opportunity to hike and backpack in the White Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, the Andes, the Annapurna region of Nepal, and in various Southern California ranges. She really got going after she turned 60 and completed all the 48, 4000 foot peaks in the White Mountains between the ages of 60-65 and then between 70-71 she hiked the PCT from Mexico to Idyllwild. When hiking, Sandy likes to be in the moment enjoying all the sights, sounds and smells of nature. She also enjoys nature writing and poetry. Sandy moved to Palm Springs in 2019 and joined the CVHC in 2024. She has enjoyed learning about new trails and meeting some great fellow hikers. Sandy looks forward to leading moderate hikes in some of her favorite places and sharing her love of nature and nature writing.
Other Organizers
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Diane Petrilla
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Phone
931-224-5149 -
Email
petrillad@gmail.com
Location
CANYON VIEW LOOP TO RED DOME
The Canyon View Loop trail in Whitewater Preserve passes through a lush riverside environment and then ascends to a heather-covered plateau with excellent views of the Whitewater Canyon and San Gorgonio mountain. Bighorn sheep can often be seen on the hilltops. At the intersection of the Canyon View Loop Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), the hike follows the PCT to Red Dome, a distinctive feature on the banks of the Whitewater River. After the hike, you may wish to visit the displays in the ranger station or have a picnic lunch by the pond.
Hikers should be in good physical condition and able to walk at a quick pace (2-2.5 mph) for 3 – 4 hours. There is minimal shade on the southern portion of the trail. Bring extra water to stay well hydrated.
Meet at the Canyon Loop trailhead, near where the river crosses the road before you get to the Ranger Station. The Ranger Station is just inside the gated entrance to Whitewater Preserve (9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, Whitewater, CA). Washrooms are available at the trailhead.
7.5 miles, 600 feet elevation gain
Email Sandy if you have any questions or would like to join this hike. Please include your phone number. If you haven’t hiked with Sandy before, she may request additional information about your recent hiking experience.
HIKE LEADERS: Sandy Sladen and Diane Petrilla
HIKE LOCATOR: Whitewater Preserve
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate
HIKE PACE: 2 – 2.5 mph
GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 10 hikers maximum
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!
