Organizer

Daniel Coleman
Daniel Coleman
Phone
(360) 481-1477
Email
[email protected]

Daniel Coleman has been hiking on his own and with clubs in the Coachella Valley and nearby areas for over 10 years. He has participated in many hikes as sweep and enjoys mapping and tracking the hikes as well. Back home in Washington State, Dan hiked and camped over many years with family and friends in the deserts in Eastern Washington and in the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. As a serviceman in the Air Force, he enjoyed some hiking in the Phillipines, eastern France, Germany, and Austria. Dan's experience includes marine navigation and sailboat racing as well as search and rescue for the Olympia Harbor Patrol and the Civil Air Patrol. Dan retired from practice after 40 years as a physical therapist and enjoys leading hikes here in the desert. Dan has developed 7 hikes in and around Joshua Tree National Park during which he relates historical tales of adventure and misadventure at these sites. When you discover an old cabin or mine while hiking in the desert, it likely holds a story of adventure from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. Join Dan on his hikes to hear what happened in seven of these different locations!

Location

Indio Badlands
Indio Badlands
Category

HIKE GROUP SAFETY

Date

Dec 02 2022
Expired!

Labels

Easy Hike

INDIO HILLS BADLANDS (AKA SAVANNAH STORM)

This hike has a little bit of everything.  It’s a lollipop loop that starts out on the level desert and transitions into canyons with beautiful rock formations.  The hike climbs up gently to offer scenic views of the valley and the Salton Sea. Some slot canyons and dry waterfalls are included as well as unique swiss-cheese-like geological uplifts and one small sandstone arch.  Bring plenty of water, sun screen and a snack.

We’ll be doing the loop counter-clockwise to make it easier to maneuver down the dry waterfalls, not up.  These are just 2 to 4 foot dry falls.

5 Miles with Elevation gain 575 ft. Dog friendly!

Please email Daniel to sign up for this hike. 

HIKE LEADER: Daniel Coleman

HIKE LOCATOR: Indio

HIKE DIFFICULTY: Easy

Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club!   Join Now!

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