Organizer
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Bill Hoke
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Phone
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Email
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Bill grew up in suburban Ohio, where the only walking in the woods he ever did was to hide out and make mischief with his friends. By his mid-20s, he had put all of that behind, attending college and then a class with the National Outdoor Leadership School in the North Cascades. He moved to Seattle, established a career in data management, and was moderately but consistently active in running, bicycling, hiking and kayaking. Bill is joined on most hikes by his wife, Priscilla Horner. Together they adopted and raised two daughters, moving with them to the Berkeley area in 2013, where they retired in early 2025. They spent that first year revisiting the Northwest, traveling around in a camper van, and finally settling in Palm Springs. Bill has enjoyed photographing the desert landscapes and plants, and hopes to develop that interest along with writing. He and Priscilla have enjoyed the club hikes and meeting club members, and look forward to more to come.
Category
Tahquitz Peak, Out & Back (with a bit of a loop)
Andrew Walls, the original leader of this hike, will be unable to lead it due to a family medical issue. Bill Hoke, a new hike leader, has volunteered to assume leadership of this hike.
Let’s climb some hills! With the summer heat, we head to Idyllwild to do some hiking.
This 9.1 mile round trip hike begins at Humber Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/CchpfeSTkJtT1SBQ8) and climbs ~2350 feet to the Tahquitz Peak fire lookout. We will maintain a moderate-fast pace on average (quick on the flat and downhill, slow on the uphills). Due to the elevation gain and distance, I rate this hike as strenuous. Expect an elevated pulse and respiration rate!
We will start at 09:00 at the trailhead and will return to the trailhead at 14:00 or thereabouts. Bring snacks and a lunch to eat while we take in the view at the peak. Hiking poles are recommended to take the strain off of knees and hips. There are no reliable water sources on this trail, so bring water in sufficient quantities to stay hydrated for the entire distance.
To park a car at Humber Park you need a permit. These can be obtained at the US Forest Service office in Idyllwild (https://maps.app.goo.gl/85Tb37fQcAQQdvoa9). You can also use various National Park and State Park passes (details here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recarea/?recid=26483 ).
IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME HIKING WITH BILL, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT billhokedata@gmail.com TO INFORM ME OF YOUR HIKING EXPERIENCE AND CURRENT FITNESS LEVEL.
Trip details:
- Altitude gain: ~2350 feet
- Cumulative altitude gain: 2552 feet
- Distance: 9.1 miles
- Pace: average 2 MPH
- Terrain: packed trail, some rocks
- Obstacles: nothing significant
- Difficulty rating: Strenuous
- MAP: https://caltopo.com/m/TN1PN20
Use the RSVP form below to register for this hike!
HIKE LEADER: Andrew Walls (transferred to Bill Hoke)
HIKE LOCATOR: Humber Park, Idyllwild
HIKE DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 19, 2026 09:00-14:00
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!
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