Organizer
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Daniel Coleman
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Phone
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Email
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Daniel Coleman has been hiking on his own and with clubs in the Coachella Valley and nearby areas for over 10 years. He has participated in many hikes as sweep and enjoys mapping and tracking the hikes as well. Back home in Washington State, Dan hiked and camped over many years with family and friends in the deserts in Eastern Washington and in the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. As a serviceman in the Air Force, he enjoyed some hiking in the Phillipines, eastern France, Germany, and Austria. Dan's experience includes marine navigation and sailboat racing as well as search and rescue for the Olympia Harbor Patrol and the Civil Air Patrol. Dan retired from practice after 40 years as a physical therapist and enjoys leading hikes here in the desert. Dan has developed 7 hikes in and around Joshua Tree National Park during which he relates historical tales of adventure and misadventure at these sites. When you discover an old cabin or mine while hiking in the desert, it likely holds a story of adventure from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. Join Dan on his hikes to hear what happened in seven of these different locations!
INDIAN TRAIL LOOP AT PIPES CANYON 3/2/23 THIS HIKE CHANGED TO STONE POOLS
Due to freezing temps and snow in Pioneertown, Dan will lead a hike in Indian Canyons to the Stone Pools.
Contact Dan if you’d like to join. Entry fee to Indian Canyons.
Another one of six historic hikes in the high desert
This is a 6.1 mile moderately challenging hike beginning on Indian Trail Loop proceeding counterclockwise and stopping at a few points of interest. This is a ‘twofer’ hike. In 1909 and 1945, this area was part of the not-so-Old-West and witnessed some sad events. The stops include the ruins of the Olson cabin and, later on, petroglyphs that played a part in the story of Willie Boy.
6.1 miles, 1050 foot elevation gain
Hiker Limit: 10 hikers
Distance: 6.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 1050 feet
Route Type: Counterclockwise loop
Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 5-6 hours
Location: Pioneertown Mountain Preserve
Please email Daniel to sign up for this hike.
HIKE LEADER: Daniel Coleman
HIKE LOCATOR: Pioneertown
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!