Organizer
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Daniel Coleman
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Phone
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Email
teninopt@gmail.com -
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
Category
MISSION CREEK TO WHITEWATER OVERLOOK
Hike through desert brush then canyon to the junction of the PCT and turn south on the PCT. From there we’ll hike to a bluff overlooking the White River and Whitewater Canyon. The trail is in great shape and there is water running but a small bridge has been put in place so it’s quite passable.
This trail may have been taken by Willie Boy and his girlfriend Carlotta as they tried to get away from Banning….more on that story at our lunch break.
This is an out-and-back hike with a lunch break at or near the turnaround viewpoint depending on wind. Hikers will meet at 9:00 am at the parking lot at the gated entrance which is locked so we’ll get the gate code in advance. Once all hikers have arrived, we’ll open the gate and drive another mile on a gravel road to a second parking lot from where we’ll begin the hike. Restrooms and picnic tables are available at a camping area located at the second parking lot.
Approx 5.5 Miles with Elevation gain of 400 ft.
PLEASE EMAIL DAN BETWEEN 7AM AND 8PM TO SIGN UP FOR THIS HIKE.
Dan will email participants with detailed directions and recommendations for dress a few days before the hike.
HIKE LEADER: Dan Coleman
HIKE LOCATOR: Mission Creek Preserve
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate based on distance
PACE: Slow to Moderate
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!
