Organizer
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Daniel Coleman
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Phone
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Email
[email protected] -
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
JOHNNY LANG AND THE LOST HORSE GOLD MINE HIKE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Sorry due to really cold weather this hike is cancelled.
This is a moderate 4.1 mile out and back hike in JTNP that will take a little more than 2 hours including a story. It’s a popular trail and dogs are not allowed.
The story will answer these questions:
- How did Johnny Lang come to own the mine?
- How did the mine get its name?
- How Did Johnny lose the mine?
- Where is Johnny Lang buried?
Come along and hear the whole story.
4.1 miles, 828 feet elevation gain.
Hiker Limit: 10 hikers
Route Type: Out and back
Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 2+ hours
Location: Joshua Tree National Park
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate
HIKE LEADER: Dan Coleman
HIKE LOCATOR: Joshua Tree
Please email Daniel to join the hike.
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!
