Organizer
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Sandy Sladen
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Phone
714-404-7066 -
Email
sandysladen@gmail.com -
Sandy first discovered the mountains as a young girl spending summers in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The mountains have called her ever since and she has been fortunate to have the opportunity to hike and backpack in the White Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, the Andes, the Annapurna region of Nepal, and in various Southern California ranges. She really got going after she turned 60 and completed all the 48, 4000 foot peaks in the White Mountains between the ages of 60-65 and then between 70-71 she hiked the PCT from Mexico to Idyllwild. When hiking, Sandy likes to be in the moment enjoying all the sights, sounds and smells of nature. She also enjoys nature writing and poetry. Sandy moved to Palm Springs in 2019 and joined the CVHC in 2024. She has enjoyed learning about new trails and meeting some great fellow hikers. Sandy looks forward to leading moderate hikes in some of her favorite places and sharing her love of nature and nature writing.
Other Organizers
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Diane Petrilla
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Phone
931-224-5149 -
Email
petrillad@gmail.com
SAWTOOTH LOOP TRAIL
Located in the beautiful Pioneertown Mountains Preserve, the Sawtooth Loop Trail is accessed from the Sawtooth Mountains Trailhead. As the trail heads into the Sawtooth Mountains, it features steep ascent and descent throughout, seasonal water crossings, and various rocky sections.
We will meet at the Sawtooth Mountains Trailhead at 8:30 am.
Distance: 8 miles
Elevation Gain: 866 feet
Pace: 2 -2.5 miles per hour (moderate)
Group size: 10 hikers maximum
Please email Sandy with any questions and to request participation in the hike. Include your phone number. If you haven’t hiked with Sandy before, she may ask about your recent hikes.
HIKE LEADERS: Sandy Sladen and Diane Petrilla
HIKE LOCATOR: Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate
HIKE PACE: Medium
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!