Organizer
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Susanne Young
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Phone
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Email
susanne.young@telus.net -
Susanne calls Vancouver Island her permanent home and is a part-time seasonal resident of Palm Desert. On the island, Susanne spends much of her time exploring nature with her two doodle dogs, Milo and Jack. Her passions are hiking and foraging for and cooking with mushrooms, berries and edible plants. Susanne has been an active member of the CVHC for many years and is looking forward to taking other hiking enthusiasts on some of the many unique and stunning hikes in the area ... sometimes with their furry friends
Location
WHITEWATER CANYON VIEW LOOP
Our trail crosses the Whitewater River bed and passes through a lush riparian habitat. It then ascends to a heather-covered plateau with excellent views of the canyon and San Gorgonio mountain. Bighorn sheep can often be seen on the hilltops. On the trail, we’ll discuss the ponds’ history, the river’s disappearance, and cow patties. After the hike, you may wish to visit the displays in the ranger station or have a picnic lunch by the pond.
Anyone who is in good physical condition and can walk for 2 hours will enjoy this hike. Meet in the Whitewater Preserve ranger station’s parking lot at 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road which is off Highway 10, just past the exit for Highway 62. Washrooms are available at the trailhead. And this hike is dog friendly; on-leash only, please!
3.7 miles, 659 feet elevation gain
TO REGISTER FOR THIS HIKE, PLEASE EMAIL SUSANNE AND INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER.
HIKE LEADER: Susanne Young
HIKE LOCATOR: Whitewater Preserve
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Easy
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!
