Organizer
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Andrew Walls
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Phone
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Email
[email protected] -
Andrew is a full time resident of Palm Desert who actually hikes during the summer! Andrew is an avid hiker and backpacker who can be found strolling on and off trails throughout the Coachella Valley, Joshua Tree NP and Grand Canyon NP. In addition to his participation in CVHC activities, Andrew is a Certified California Naturalist and a hike leader with Friends of the Desert Mountains. Prior to moving to the CV in 2017, Andrew was a team leader with the Nevada County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team in Northern California.
PCT from Hwy 74 to CEDAR SPRINGS
On this hike we will set a shuttle and then ascend the PCT to the north from where it crosses Hwy 74. Along the way to the Cedar Springs trail descent, we will explore oak woodlands along creek drainages and take in wide vistas reaching to San Jacinto and beyond. This hikes climbs 2587 feet prior to the descent down Cedar Springs. The distance is just under 13 miles.
This hike is a one-way hike requiring a shuttle. Depending on the number of club members who sign up, we will make arrangements for the number of cars to be positioned at trail’s end for the ride back to the PCT parking area along Hwy 74.
Although it will be early in the thru hiking season, we may encounter some early PCT NOBO hikers so have some extra snacks and candy bars to offer as trail magic!
12.8 Miles with Elevation gain of 2587 ft. Map available here: https://caltopo.com/m/N1TRA
IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THIS HIKE WITH ANDREW, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected].
HIKE LEADER: Andrew Walls
HIKE LOCATOR: PCT Section B
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Strenuous
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!