Organizer
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Daniel Coleman
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Phone
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Email
teninopt@gmail.com -
Dan Coleman has been hiking on his own and with clubs in the Coachella Valley and nearby areas for over 2 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, the Olympic and the Cascade mountain ranges. As a serviceman in the Air Force, he enjoyed some hiking in eastern France, Germany, and Austria. Dan's experience includes marine navigation and racing as well as search and rescue for the Olympia Harbor Patrol and Civil Air Patrol. Dan recently retired from practice after 40 years as a physical therapist and is looking forward to leading hikes in this area for both Desert Trails and Coachella Valley Hiking Clubs.
Location
Samuelson’s Rocks and Quail Springs
This is a 5.5 mile out and back moderately challenging hike with the initial stop at the ruins of a cabin. We’ll then continue past Samuelson’s Rocks to Quail Springs for lunch and some history. We’ll return to the rocks to view the messages he left, then return to the parking lot via the cabin.
- Where did John Samuelson come from and where did he go?
- Was he a genius or just crazy?
- Why is there no marked trail to the rocks?
Join us for another story in the desert to discover the rocks and hear the answers.
5.5 miles, 260 feet elevation gain. 3-4 hours hiking time.
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Easy/Moderate
HIKE LEADER: Dan Coleman
HIKE LOCATOR: Joshua Tree
Please email Daniel to sign up for this hike.
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