Organizer

Charles Buck
Charles Buck
Phone
(651) 303-6369
Email
coachellahiker@yahoo.com

Charles winters in Palm Desert with his wife Dianne. Enjoyment of the desert weather has brought them back to the desert many times over the last 40 years. Their summer home is in New Hampshire, where he hikes with the Green Mountain Club. He enjoys hiking and pool time here and there with our son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

Location

Whitewater Preserve
Whitewater Preserve

HIKE GROUP SAFETY

Date

Dec 10 2025
Expired!

Time

8:00 AM

Labels

Pace of Hike: Fast,
Strenuous Hike

YUCCA PEAK — FULL

*** THIS HIKE IS FULL. We hope you’ll consider other hikes on the calendar. ***

Starts at the Whitewater Rangers station, in the Whitewater Preserve. This trail follows the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) south toward the windmills.  Great views and flowers (seasonal).  This hike will cancel in the event of a wind advisory.

Plan to meet a few minutes before 8:00 AM at the Ranger Station gate.

8.7 Miles with Elevation gain 1900 ft.

IF THIS YOUR FIRST TIME HIKING WITH CHARLES, PLEASE CALL. OTHERWISE, PLEASE EMAIL CHARLES TO SIGN UP FOR THE HIKE. 

HIKE LEADER: Charles Buck

HIKE LOCATOR: Whitewater Preserve

HIKE DIFFICULTY: Strenuous

HIKE PACE:  Fast

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