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Message from Jack Thompson, Whitewater Ranger

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 Margaret Sullivan

Dear club members, I regret that I won’t be present for the club’s visit. I wanted to take a moment […]

Rainbow Rock Canyon

December 21, 2024 Bernard Rochet

We (Herbie and Bernard Rochet) hiked to Rainbow Rock Canyon yesterday. With the new trail and bridge across the river, […]

Trail Updates – October 25th

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 Shirl

Getting Several Updates today from Philip Ferranti and From Dr Mark Benson Whitewater – there was 14 inches of rain […]

Trail Status, October 6, 2023

October 9, 2023 Margaret Sullivan

Gary Ward updated trail status as of October 6, 2023. The underlined portion of the report changed between September 25 […]

Trail Status, September 25, 2023

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Margaret Sullivan

Gary Ward provided an overview of trail status as of September 25, 2023. “I have not gone out to Ladders […]

Trail Closures

October 6, 2023October 7, 2023 Shirl1 Comment on Trail Closures

Whitewater Preserve is Closed Indefinitely after the Tropical storm that passed through.  Information will be updated as conditions change. Check […]

Indio Hills Badlands Trail Report

February 5, 2021 Gary Vandemark

Desert Trails Hiking Club has been generous to let us share their Feb 2021 Newsletter that has a great article […]

Tram Experience After Reopening in October

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 Gary Vandemark

The Tram recently reopened after being closed since March. Our prez, Joellen Leifer, rode it up yesterday and here a […]

Darlene Backlund Desert Sun Article: Racewalking champ

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 joellen leifer

https://www.desertsun.com/story/sports/2020/01/22/racewalking-darlene-backlund-santee-championship/4495028002/ ‘Running Mate’: Racewalking champ Darlene Backlund is looking to finish her 10th 50-kilometer race Later this year, Backlund hopes […]

Alert! Whitewater Preserve closed Jan 18, 19, 20

January 17, 2020 Gary Vandemark

According to the Whitewater staff today (January 17, 2020), the Preserve will be closed January 18, 19 and 20. Reported […]

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Desert and Mountain Hiking in the Palm Springs Area

HIKING TRAIL ETIQUETTE

  1. Uphill Hikers have right of way (unless catching their breath).
  2. For safety reasons, hikers should step aside for bikers, runners and horses.
  3. Shortcuts cause trail erosion. Stay on main trail.
  4. Leave no trace (wrappers and tissue on the trail a big NO!)
  5. As a courtesy to hikers coming from behind, step aside.
  6. Take dogs only on trails marked for them. Restrain them when passing other hikers. Clean up after them!

HIKING TRAIL ETIQUETTE

  1. Uphill hikers have right of way (unless catching their breath).
  2. For safety reasons, hikers should step aside for bikers, runners and horses.
  3. Shortcuts cause trail erosion; stay on main trail.
  4. Leave no trace (wrappers and tissue on the trail a big NO!).
  5. As a courtesy to hikers coming up from behind, step aside
  6. Take dogs only on trails marked for them. Restrain them when passing other hikers. Clean up after them!

HIKE DIFFICULTY DEFINITIONS

  • EASY: Up to 500ft elevation and up to 6 miles
  • MODERATE: Between 500 and 1800 ft elevation and 6 to 10 miles
  • STRENUOUS: Over 1800ft elevation and 8 to 15 miles or longer
  • These are basic definitions. Things like rock scrambles and trail conditions might affect hike difficulty

HIKE GROUP SAFETY

To keep everyone safe, hikers must sign up for hikes. Hikers will be asked to:

  • Describe their recent hike activity
  • Mention any medical conditions that might be problematic
  • Cancel with the hike leader if they won't be attending

Once on the trail, hikers will be expected to:

  • Follow the hike leader's and sweep's instructions
  • Apprise the leader if they are having difficulty
  • Accept an escort to return to the trailhead if they can't keep up with the group

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