Organizer
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Ron Knight
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Phone
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Email
[email protected] -
Ron Knight is a retired Canadian biology teacher and school administrator who has wintered in the Coachella Valley for 15 years. He loves hiking in the desert because, “it's like being on a different planet compared to the rain forests of British Columbia”. Ron enjoys researching the history and geology of the areas in which he hikes and will share some of this information with you on the trail. Ron's interests include travel, movie making, tennis, gardening, and fitness. His motto is, "Aging is inevitable; being old is a choice".
Location
WHITEWATER CANYON VIEW TRAIL – – FULL BUT GET ON WAIT LIST
Our trail passes through a lush riverside environment and then ascends to a heather-covered plateau with excellent views of the Whitewater Canyon and San Gorgonio mountain. Bighorn sheep can often be seen on the hilltops. On the trail, we’ll discuss the area’s history, the river’s frequent 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 able to walk at a moderate pace for 2 – 3 hours (with 25 minutes going uphill) 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.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS HIKE, PLEASE EMAIL RON AND INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER.
(If you haven’t hiked with Ron before, please include a brief statement about your hiking experience in 2023, noting miles and elevation gain.)
HIKE LEADER: Ron Knight
HIKE LOCATOR: Whitewater Preserve
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate: 4 miles; 600 feet
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