Organizer
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Andrew Walls
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Phone
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Email
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Andrew is a full time resident of Palm Desert who actually hikes during the summer! Andrew is an avid hiker and backpacker who can be found strolling on and off trails throughout the Coachella Valley, Joshua Tree NP and Grand Canyon NP. In addition to his participation in CVHC activities, Andrew is a Certified California Naturalist and a hike leader with Friends of the Desert Mountains. Prior to moving to the CV in 2017, Andrew was a team leader with the Nevada County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team in Northern California.
Carrizo Canyon – FULL
This is a lovely stroll in a deep canyon near the National Monument Visitor Center on Hwy 74. Access is closed each year from January 1 to October 1 (nine months!) to give peace to Big Horn Sheep moms who give birth early each year. Hike this now before the annual closure! The walk is out and back with sweeping valley views at the turn-around point. After the hike consider exploring on your own the National Monument Visitor center and its short onsite nature walks.
We will meet at 08:00 in the Art Smith parking lot on the West side of Hwy 74 across from the Visitors’ Center (in the parking lot, NOT on the side of the highway and NOT in the parking lot outside the Visitors Center on the Eastern side of Hwy 74)
3 miles with elevation gain of 415 feet
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HIKE LEADER: Andrew Walls
HIKE LOCATOR: Palm Desert
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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