Organizer

Richard Peregrin
Richard Peregrin
Phone
(360) 791-7333
Email
rperegrin@comcast.net

Richard Peregrin is the current Hike Leader Safety Officer of the CVHC. He came to the Valley as a snowbird after retiring as a Detective from the Washington State Patrol and as a Special Agent Criminal Investigator from the U.S. Coast Guard. He has over 30 years experience with hiking, backpacking and mountain climbing. He has been hiking with the CVHC for the past twelve years and really enjoys going to beautiful places, the camaraderie and all the social events. Rich has been a hike leader for the past 8 years leading moderate, strenuous and some off-trail hikes. He also has prior experience with First Aid, being a past EMT and State Trooper, and land navigation, route finding, map reading and GPS tracking.

Location

Palm Springs

Other Locations

Murray Peak

Category

HIKE GROUP SAFETY

Date

Jan 10 2026

Time

8:00 AM

Labels

Pace of Hike: Medium,
Strenuous Hike

MURRAY PEAK FROM VONS

A great work out with great views in the heart of Palm Springs.  

The parking area is on the East side of the Vons center where there is a road leading, well, nowhere! It’s a well travelled trail and and full of flowers in the Spring.  Big Horn Sheep spotted frequently.  

6  Miles with Elevation gain of 2000 ft.

PLEASE EMAIL RICH TO REQUEST PARTICIPATION IN THIS HIKE AND INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER.

HIKE LEADER: Rich Peregrin 

HIKE LOCATOR: Palm Springs

HIKE DIFFICULTY: Strenuous

HIKE PACE: Medium

You must be a CVHC member to come on the hike.   Join Now!