Willis Palm Loop 10-28-15

Willis Palms Loop

10-28-15

 

A Coachella Valley Preserve hike that takes you to a grove of

California fan palms situated on the San Andreas Fault

and offers expansive views of the western half of the Coachella Valley.

While rated as an easy hike, there is a climb up a short but steep cliff.

A 4-miler with a 400 foot elevation gain.

 

 

Horsethief Canyon 10-14-15

Horsethief Canyon

10-14-15

 

The trail is a roller-coaster, up-and-down journey with a bias toward the down side.

Be careful of the fine loose rock when heading downhill. 

Sturdy hiking boots will help cushion this rocky trail.

 

After more than 2 miles, look to your left, slightly downhill and off-trail, for the

remains of an old corral made of dried manzanita. 

Cowboys once kept their herd penned here because of the water supply at

Horsethief Creek.

 

A moderate 5-mile hike with a 900 foot elevation gain. 

 



Murray Canyon Trail - 12-17-15

Murray Canyon Trail

12-17-15

ISC Christmas Party Hike

 

Murray Canyon Trail takes you deep into the lower reaches of the San Jacinto Mountains via

a palm enclosed canyon stream fond on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation in

south Palm Springs.

A moderate hike (5 miles RT) with about a 500 foot elevation gain.

 

The California fan palm is abundant in Murray.

 

 Hiking out.

 Wow...rock climbing for Allan?

 Starting a climb up.

 Janet, Corinne & Angie during a water break.

Some scenery along the way.

Starting the steep climb.

 Have to be careful here.

 

At the waterfall...where we turn around.

Gary & Jeannie

 Barry, Janet & Paul

Janet getting ready for the group shot.

 

 And, here it is.

Hiking back out...crossing the streams 17 times....helping each other get across.

Jennifer & Carlotta

 And, some other hikers? on the trail.

 Great vistas...

Back at the picnic area for our annual Christmas lunch.

With entertainment by Gary...what a treat!

 

Another great Christmas Hike & Picnic!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Big Colorful Canyon 12-02-15

Big Colorful Canyon

12-02-15

 

An easy hike - 6 miles RT- with a 350 foot elevation gain into

one of the largest canyons in the Mecca Hills.

First water break...

 A resting Allan, his first hike this season.

 Barry & Juliette discovering....

 Gary & Jeannie by the drift wood that she discovered.

 Another break.

 The Group.