Organizer
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Gary Ward
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Phone
949-285-4664 -
Email
gaudreygary@gmail.com -
Gary Ward has lived in the Valley since 2008 and has been active in either CVHC or Desert Trails Hiking Club since then. As a Council Member of DTHC, he helped merge the two hiking clubs in 2022. Gary retired from his position as Chief Real Estate Appraiser. He has over 25 years hiking experience in CA and has been involved in trail work for 10+ years. He also works with Friends of the Desert Mountains on full moon hikes, scorpion hunts and invasive weed abatement.
Location
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TRAIL MAINTENANCE – WHITEWATER PRESERVE
The Coachella Valley Hiking Club is working with the Whitewater Preserve staff to maintain and repair trails in the Preserve.
This week, we will work on the south side switchbacks of the Canyon View Loop, restoring water bars, filling in trenched trail sections, raking loose rocks and possibly trimming vegetation. It should be only a short hike to the work area. We should be done by noon.
If you are able to join us, PLEASE let me know so we can have tools for everyone. Bring the usual: hat, gloves, sunscreen, water, glasses, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, hiking shoes/boots, and snacks, if needed.
Please be ready to enter the Preserve when the gates open at 8:00 AM. We will park in the parking lot, just inside the entrance to the Preserve.
Please call or text Gary Ward, CVHC Trail Maintenance liaison, 949-285-4664, to join this work group.