Organizer
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Debbie and Brian Hunt
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Phone
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Email
deb_hunt@shaw.ca -
Brian and Debbie are from Western Canada where they live close to the Rocky Mountains. They have been hiking in the Coachella Valley for 10 years and members of the CVHC for 3 years. They really like to hike but also enjoy golfing and pickleball. They love the desert and enjoy learning about the area through hikes of all levels.
HORSETHIEF CREEK
The Horsethief Creek Trail is the first part of the route to Cactus Spring. We’ll do an out-and-back hike, initially descending in an easterly direction. We’ll see an abandoned dolomite mine, hopefully some wildflowers, beautiful manzanita and be rewarded at the turn-around point with shade in the cottonwoods along the creek.
Arrive at the Cactus Spring trailhead parking lot in enough time to be ready to hike by 8:30 AM. The trailhead parking lot is adjacent to the Pinyon Pines Transfer station in Mountain Center.
Note: There is very little shade along the route and the return portion of the hike is uphill.
Hike leaders: Debbie and Brian Hunt
Cumulative altitude gain: 1250ft (384m)
Distance: 5.2 miles (8.4km)
Terrain: Desert, rocky
Pace: Medium
If you haven’t hiked with Debbie before or have any questions about the hike, please call. Otherwise, please email and include your phone number.
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!