Organizer
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Sandy Sladen
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Phone
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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.
Suicide Rock via Deer Springs Trail
This is a great hike starting in Idyllwild at the Deer Springs trailhead. After climbing about 2.3 miles, through manzanita and ribbon wood pine, we’ll take a mile long side trail out to a magnificent granite outcropping called Suicide Rock. Views of Lilly Rock and Tahquitz Peak are noted and well as Garner Valley and Thomas Mountain.
Meeting information will be emailed prior to the hike. We can carpool if participants are interested or meet at the Deer Springs Trailhead.
Distance: 7 Miles
Elevation gain: 1400 ft.
Pace: Moderate, 2 MPH
Please email the hike leader, Sandy Sladen, if you wish to join this hike. She may ask you some questions about your hiking experience if you have not hiked together previously.
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!