Organizer
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Diane Petrilla
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Phone
931-224-5149 -
Email
petrillad@gmail.com -
Diane and her husband Eric moved to Palm Desert in the Spring of 2024 from east Tennessee. They are year-round residents and are loving being closer to grandchildren who live in the valley! Diane is an avid hiker and backpacker, having led multiple hikes for the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club for many years, and holding a number of leadership positions in that 100 year-old organization. She thru-hiked the John Muir Trail in 2022 and is excited about living closer to the magnificent Sierra Nevadas, as well as exploring all of the hiking opportunities California has to offer!
Location
Category
MISSION CREEK TO SAN GORGONIO OVERLOOK
Hike through desert brush country, past the PCT and west toward Mount San Gorgonio–an 11,500 foot granite-covered pyramid. The Mission Creek Preserve is one of the best wildflower hikes in the desert, especially in late March after rains!
8 Miles with Elevation gain of 1000 ft.
We’ll meet at 8am to begin this hike; I will let you know exact meetup location at Mission Creek when information available.
PLEASE EMAIL DIANE TO SIGN UP FOR THIS HIKE.
HIKE LEADER: Diane Petrilla
HIKE LOCATOR: Mission Creek Preserve
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate
PACE: Medium
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!
