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.
INDIAN TRAIL LOOP AT PIONEERTOWN MOUNTAINS PRESERVE
This hike begins at the Wildlands Conservancy Ranger Station at Pipe’s Canyon. The route is along Pipe’s canyon trail to Indian Trail Loop, to the Chapparosa Peak Trail, back to the Ranger Station. It’s a high desert adventure. You will see a variety of desert landscapes: canyons, a little scrambling, rock formations, and one especially fabulous viewpoint. And this hike is dog friendly; on-leash only, please!
Meet at the trailhead parking area at 8:00 AM. Address: 51010 Pipes Canyon Rd, Pioneertown
6.5 miles, 1033 foot elevation gain
Please email Sandy with any questions and to request participation in the hike. Include your phone number. If you haven’t hiked with Sandy before, she may ask about your recent hike experience.
HIKE LEADER: Sandy Sladen
HIKE LOCATOR: Pioneertown
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate
