Organizer
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Richard Peregrin
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Phone
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Email
rperegrin@comcast.net -
Richard Peregrin is the current Hike Leader Safety Officer of the CVHC. He came to the Valley as a snowbird after retiring as a Detective from the Washington State Patrol and as a Special Agent Criminal Investigator from the U.S. Coast Guard. He has over 30 years experience with hiking, backpacking and mountain climbing. He has been hiking with the CVHC for the past twelve years and really enjoys going to beautiful places, the camaraderie and all the social events. Rich has been a hike leader for the past 8 years leading moderate, strenuous and some off-trail hikes. He also has prior experience with First Aid, being a past EMT and State Trooper, and land navigation, route finding, map reading and GPS tracking.
ART SMITH TO SECOND OASIS
Great hike with great views. An iconic trail in the Coachella Valley.
The trail is very exposed, so be sure to bring plenty of water and sun protection.
Meet at the parking area on the right (west) side of Highway 74, where the highway curves to the left, just past the Bighorn Community. If you reach the actual Art Smith parking lot, you have gone too far.
6.3 miles with elevation gain of 1400 feet
Please email Rich to request participation in this hike and include your phone number
HIKE LOCATOR: Palm Desert
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate
HIKE PACE: Medium
HIKE LEADER: Rich Peregrin
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!
