Organizer
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Gerry Kleckner
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Phone
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Email
gerrykleckner@comcast.net -
Gerry retired from his advertising agency career at age 55 and hasn’t looked back. His top priorities: staying active and staying outdoors. In addition to hiking, he and wife Joyce enjoy concerts in the park, patio dining with friends, gardening, and frequent road trips (ideally with the convertible top down). The Kleckners hail from Minnesota but spend half the year at their home in Rancho Mirage.
MURRAY CANYON
A very enjoyable out-and-back hike, Murray Canyon has long been considered a must-do trail in the Indian Canyons of Palm Springs. After a short open desert section, we head up the canyon trail where we’ll encounter majestic palms, picturesque rock formations and several stream crossings. We will turn around just before the Seven Sisters waterfall since the trail goes from “Easy” to “Strenuous” at that point and involves climbing over large boulders.
For the first and last half-mile you’ll be in full sun; the rest of the trail is a nice mix of sun and shade.
Enter the Indian Canyons at 38520 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. There is an admission charge: $12 for adults, $7 for seniors (62+), and $6 for children (6-12).
We’ll meet at the Murray Canyon Trail Parking Lot. Go though the toll gate, drive 1 mile south (veer left at the Y) and you’ll see it on your right.
DISTANCE: 4 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 540′ elevation
DURATION: 2 hours
DIFFICULTY: Easy with several stream crossings. Hiking poles would be helpful.
HIKE LEADER: Gerry Kleckner, gerrykleckner@comcast.net, 612-963-2045
Please email Gerry to sign up for this hike and be sure to include your phone number.
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