Organizer
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Ron Knight
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Phone
315 650 5590 -
Email
ronaldLknight@gmail.com -
Ron Knight is a retired Canadian biology teacher and school administrator who has wintered in the Coachella Valley for 15 years. He loves hiking in the desert because, “it's like being on a different planet compared to the rain forests of British Columbia”. Ron enjoys researching the history and geology of the areas in which he hikes and will share some of this information with you on the trail. Ron's interests include travel, movie making, tennis, gardening, and fitness. His motto is, "Aging is inevitable; being old is a choice".
Location
- 29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
HIDDEN PALMS LOOP — FULL
After a short climb to a lookout with a panoramic view of the Thousand Palms area, we’ll cross a sandy plateau and eventually discover the large Hidden Palms oasis. We’ll see a cave on the nearby hillside where a family of coyotes lives. The return loop through broad washes passes a horse corral with a display of antique ranch equipment. During the hike, we’ll discuss coyotes and the geology of the Indio Hills.
Anyone in good physical condition and able to walk for 2 – 3 hours should enjoy this hike. We’re meeting at the Pushawalla Palms Trailhead, shown on the map below if you zoom in several times. To reach the trailhead, go north over Highway 10 on Ramon or Washington and turn at Thousand Palms Canyon Drive. Pass by a small parking lot on your left. The next parking lot on the right is the one you’re looking for. It has a small kiosk that has a map showing the Pushawalla and Hidden Palms trails.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS HIKE, PLEASE EMAIL RON AND INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER.
(Register early; this hike filled up quickly last year.)
HIKE LEADER: Ron Knight
HIKE LOCATOR: Thousand Palms
HIKE DIFFICULTY:Easy: 4.5miles/300ft
(no pets are allowed in the preserve)
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!
