LA QUINTA COVE HIKE AND PICNIC: MODERATE HIKE, MEDIUM PACE

Join us for a hike and picnic event at the La Quinta Cove. Three hikes will be offered: one strenuous and two moderate hikes. THIS IS A MODERATE HIKE AT A MEDIUM PACE — La Quinta Cove to Lake Cahuilla. 

After the hike, stay for the bring-your-own-lunch picnic at the Cove Oasis Picnic area.  Hike start times are staggered so all three hikes will finish about 11:00 – 11:30 AM. A flush toilet is available at the Cove to Lake trailhead, in the larger parking lot at the east end of the Calle Tecate. 

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MODERATE HIKE: La Quinta Cove to Lake Cahuilla

This is an out-and-back hike from the La Quinta Cove to Lake Cahuilla. Along the way you are treated to scenic down-valley vistas toward the Salton Sea while south-looking is highlighted by Martinez Mountain and its desert foothills watershed. The end of the hike treats you to the beautiful lush setting of the Quarry Golf Course. A beautiful hike to see up close the exotic beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains If you are lucky, you may encounter bighorn sheep along the way, either on the trail or on the foothills above you. — Philip Ferranti, “140 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs.”

6 miles with elevation gain of 900 ft. Please meet at the Cove Oasis Trailhead parking lot in LaQuinta Cove (corner of Avenida Juarez and Calle Tecate), ready to hike, at 8:00am. Moderate pace, ~ 2mph. We anticipate ~3-3.5 hours to finish this hike, including breaks. 

Please email Kim to join this hike, including your phone number and a short description of your recent hike experience.  

HIKE LEADER: Kim Glasgow

HIKE LOCATOR: La Quinta

HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate

HIKE PACE: Medium

Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club!   Join Now!