Desert Trails Hiking Club leads hikes in and around the Coachella Valley

Sun Apr. 4 8:30 a.m.; Pushawalla Palms (CV Preserve); Moderate; 6 miles; 800 ft.; Hike on an earthquake fault to a lush palm oasis; Suzanne 760-636-0322

Mon Apr. 5 7:30 a.m.; Panorama Overlook (Joshua Tree NP); Moderate; 7 miles; 1200ft; Great 360 degree view awaits you at the top; Rochelle 760-399-5986

Tues Apr. 6 1:30 p.m.; South on PCT from Whitewater Preserve and return (WW Preserve); Moderate; 5 miles; 500 ft; Stay for the social afterwards; Chris 760-340-5016

Tues Apr. 6 4:00-6:00 p.m.; APRIL POTLUCK SOCIAL Whitewater Preserve; celebrate friendships and hiking in this stunning setting; bring food, beverage, chair, light; view evite for details; Sandy 760-636-4220

Wed Apr. 7 7:30 a.m. Pioneertown to Pipes Canyon Crossover Hike (Pioneertown); Strenuous; 10 miles; 1500 ft; Join naturalist Tom Kayne on this unique exploration of the high desert; Carl 760-321-7759

Wed Apr. 7 9:00 a.m.; Henderson Trail/Palm Desert (Palm Desert); Easy; 3 miles; 500 ft; Trail accessed from the National Monument Visitor's Center on Hwy 74 and led by a naturalist who knows flowers; Suzanne 760-636-0322

Thurs Apr. 8 8:00 a.m.; Herman's Hike Trail (CV Preserve); Moderate; 7 miles; 1000 ft; Coachella Valley Preserve's newest trail overlooking spectacularly eroded Moon Country and the San Andreas Fault; Rich J. 760-636-0322

Sat Apr. 10 8:00 a.m.; Chuckwalla Loop (Rancho Mirage); Moderate; 6 miles; 1000 ft; Close-in views of the valley; Ed 760-770-2800

Tues Apr. 13 8:00 a.m.; Horsethief Creek (Pinyon); Moderate; 5 miles; 1200 ft; Trail leads through chaparral flora, past corrals used by horsethieves, and on to a creek where horses watered; Rochelle 760-399-5986

Wed Apr. 14 7:00 a.m.; Eisenhower Loop (Palm Desert); Moderate; 5 miles; 900 ft; Fee for those who are not members of the Living Desert; some rock scrambling at the beginning of this hike with nice views of the valley and The Living Desert; Carl 760-321-7759

Thurs Apr. 15 7:30 a.m.; Art Smith to the Second Oasis (Palm Desert); Moderate; 6 miles; 1400 ft; Views of Palm Desert and desert wilderness; Chris 760-340-5016

Thurs Apr. 15 8:00 a.m.; Araby-Berns-Shannon Loop; (Palm Springs); Moderate; 7 miles; 1200 ft; Pass celebrity houses of Bob Hope and Steve McQueen on this hike through a mountain pass; Jonelle 760-341-0632

Fri Apr. 16 8:30 a.m.; Lost Palms Oasis (Joshua Tree NP); Moderate; 7 miles; 600 ft; Entry fee; A magical oasis on the east side of JTNP; Suzanne 760-636-0322

Sat Apr. 17 8:00 a.m.; Cottonwood Oasis (Joshua Tree NP); Easy and slow paced; 2.2 miles; 200 ft; Wildflower walk in/near Cottonwood Oasis includes the park rangers' "secret site" for blooming cactus and smaller field flowers; Larry 760-636-0963

Sun Apr. 18 7:30 a.m.; Thomas Mt. via Toolbox Springs (Garner Valley); Strenuous; 12 miles; 2300 ft; Hike through ribbonwoods, oaks and pines with views of Garner and Anza valleys; Jane 760-340-3539

Mon Apr. 199:00 a.m.; MEMBERS ONLY; Santa Margarita River Trail (Fallbrook); Easy-moderate; 5.5 miles; 500 ft; Beautiful riparian area with wildflowers and some water crossings; lunch at Lupe and Fred's house after; Deadline for sign-up FRI APR 16. To arrange carpool, directions, call Jane 760-340-3539 or Dee 760-346-3288

Tues Apr. 20 7:30 a.m.; HIKING 101; Easy; 3 miles; 600 ft; Celebrate spring with an easy, educational introduction to desert hiking; Carl 760-321-7759

Tues Apr. 20 8:00 a.m.; Horsethief Creek (Pinyon); Moderate; 5 miles; 1200 ft; Trail leads through chaparral flora, past corrals used by horse thieves, and on to a creek where horses watered; Kim 775-338-0221

Wed Apr. 21 8:00 a.m.; North Lykken (Palm Springs); Moderate; 3 miles; 900 ft; Hike to the table for great views of Palm Springs; Jonelle 760-341-0632

Thurs Apr. 22 8:00 a.m.; DTHC EARTH DAY CLEAN-UP; Join with Desert Adventures (Red Jeep Tour) team and Great Outdoors Hiking Club to clean up Berdoo Canyon, part of the desert's history; potluck and campout after at DA Ranch; Rich/Suzanne 760-636-0322

Sat Apr. 24 7:30 a.m.; Cedar Springs (Garner Valley); Moderate; 6 miles; 1700 ft; Hike to the PCT and a hidden cedar grove; Jane 760-340-3539

Tues Apr. 27 8:00 a.m.; Deer Springs to Suicide Rock (Idyllwild); Moderate; 7 miles; 1700 ft; Legends say that an Indian maiden and her lover jumped to their deaths here; Kim 775-338-0221

Wed Apr. 28 5:30 a.m. Skyline (Palm Springs); Strenuous; 7 miles; 2500 ft; A relentless climb to the mountain peaks; Carl 760-321-7759

Thurs Apr. 29 MEMBERS ONLY Camp-out at Cottonwood (JTNP) with a full moon hike (moderate); entry fee; Carl 760-321-7759

Sat. May 1 7:00 a.m. Murray Hill Loop (Palm Springs); Strenuous; 8 miles; 2200 ft; A not-so-little hill with fantastic views; Carl 760-321-7759

Sun. May 2 8:00 a.m. Deer Springs to Suicide Rock (Idyllwild); Moderate; 7 miles; 1700 ft; Legends say that an Indian maiden and her lover jumped to their deaths here; Jane 760-340-3539

Tues. May 4 8:00 a.m. PCT North (Garner Valley); Moderate; 5 miles; 800 ft; Flowers, vistas, interesting rocks; Rochelle 760-399-5986

Tues May 4 4:00-6:00 p.m. MAY SOCIAL Watch this website and view your e-vite for details; Jane 760-340-3539

Sat May 8 8:00 a.m. Spitler Peak (Garner Valley); Strenuous; 11 miles; 2600 ft.; Gorgeous views and some stretches of shade along the switchbacks; Jane 760-340-3539

Fri May 14 8:00 a.m. Tahquitz Peak (Idyllwild); Strenuous; 12 miles; 2200 ft; Ascend via Devil's Slide, along the ridge, and up to the peak with lunch at the historic fire lookout; Jane 760-340-3539

Tues May 18 8:00 a.m. Cahuilla Mountain (Anza); Moderate; 6 miles; 1000 ft; Enjoy new vistas and flora on this mountain west of Thomas Mtn; Rochelle 760-399-5986

Sun May 23 8:00 a.m. San Jacinto Peak (PS Tram); Strenuous; 12 miles; 2400 ft; Tram fee; spectacular hiking high in the mountains; Carl 760-321-7759

Thurs May 27 8:00 a.m. Sawmill Road (Pinyon); Moderate; 6 miles; 1300 ft; Grand vistas from the Santa Rosas looking toward Mt. San Jacinto; Rich J. 760-636-0322

Tues June 1 8:00 a.m. Fobes to Pacific Crest Trail (Garner Valley); Moderate; 6 miles; 1300 ft; Hike past cattle ranches to the famous PCT with views of two valleys; Rochelle 760-399-5986

Thurs June 3 2:00 p.m. Wellman's Divide (PS Tram); Moderate; 6 miles; 1100 ft; Enjoy coolness amongst the pines; dinner after in Palm Springs and street fair? Jane 760-340-3539

Sat June 5 8:00 a.m. Round Valley Loop (PS Tram); Moderate; 6 miles; 600 ft; Tram fee; Enjoy the scent of piney air amid the cool mountains; Dee 760-346-3288

Thurs June 10 10:00 a.m. Mountain Loop (PS Tram); Strenuous; 12 miles; 2400 ft; Tram fee; A beautiful loop hike with lots of varied scenery; Jane 760-340-3539

Sun June 13 8:00 a.m. Devil's Slide to Saddle Junction (Idyllwild); Moderate; 5 miles; 1700 ft; The most popular trail in the San Jacinto Mts; Rochelle 760-399-5986

Sun June 20 8:00 a.m. South Fork Meadows (San Gorgonio); Moderate; 8 miles; 1600 ft; Hike to a hidden forest stream; Rochelle 760-399-5986

Sun June 27 8:00 a.m. Ernie Maxwell (Idyllwild); Easy; 5 miles; 300 ft; Pleasant hike above town on a mainly shady trail; Rochelle 760-399-5986

WE WISH EVERY MEMBER OF DESERT TRAILS HIKING CLUB A WONDERFUL SUMMER AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE FALL.


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	Desert Trails Hiking Club Apr/May/Jun 2010 Box 10401, Palm Desert, CA 92255 Web Site: www.DesertTrailsHiking.com E-mail: deserttrails2000@yahoo.com REQUIREMENTS: Register with the listed hike leader not more than one week in advance between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Bring proper hiking gear, i.e., boots, windbreaker/rain gear, gloves, hat, sunscreen, etc., 1-4 quarts of water and whatever else the hike leader asks you to bring. Good hiking boots are mandatory. Please notify the hike leader if you cannot make a hike for which you have registered. Remember to be punctual at the meeting place or you will be left behind. If you choose not to finish a hike, you must sign out. And always carry emergency contact information. NFAP: A National Forest Adventure Pass (NFAP) is required on some hikes. A NFAP may be purchased at the BLM Visitors Center on Hwy 74, at all Big 5 Sporting Goods, or any National Forest Ranger Station. The National Park Service’s Golden Age Passport or Golden Eagle Passport is accepted in National Forests in lieu of a NFAP. CARPOOLING: Ride sharing is required for some hikes. The suggested contribution is $1.00/per 10 miles to be given to the driver for gas, cleaning and MEMBERSHIP: To become a member, mail a completed application (form available on club website), and a check to the club at the address above. $10 per year for an individual or $15 per year for a family(2 or more adults living in the same home). Renewals are due on January 1 to cover the new calendar year. NON-MEMBERS: Guests are charged a $5 guest fee per person per hike. HIKING LEVELS: EASY: 0-500 ft. accumulated elevation gain; typically 3-6 miles. MODERATE: 500-1800 ft. accumulated elevation gain; typically 6-10 miles. STRENUOUS: 1800-5000 ft. accumulated elevation gain; typically longer than 8 miles. Note: Rock scrambling or difficult footing may upgrade the difficulty level of a hike. Note: Depending on your personal fitness level, any hike may "feel" different than its defined level Sat Apr. 3 8:00 a.m.; Art Smith to the First Oasis (Palm Desert); Moderate; 4 miles; 1000 ft; Great overlooks of Palm Desert; Ed 760-770-2800 Sun Apr. 4 8:30 a.m.; Pushawalla Palms (CV Preserve); Moderate; 6 miles; 800 ft.; Hike on an earthquake fault to a lush palm oasis; Suzanne 760-636-0322 Mon Apr. 5 7:30 a.m.; Panorama Overlook (Joshua Tree NP); Moderate; 7 miles; 1200ft; Great 360 degree view awaits you at the top; Rochelle 760-399-5986 Tues Apr. 6 1:30 p.m.; South on PCT from Whitewater Preserve and return (WW Preserve); Moderate; 5 miles; 500 ft; Stay for the social afterwards; Chris 760-340-5016 Tues Apr. 6 4:00-6:00 p.m.; APRIL POTLUCK SOCIAL Whitewater Preserve; celebrate friendships and hiking in this stunning setting; bring food, beverage, chair, light; view evite for details; Sandy 760-636-4220 Wed Apr. 7 7:30 a.m. Pioneertown to Pipes Canyon Crossover Hike (Pioneertown); Strenuous; 10 miles; 1500 ft; Join naturalist Tom Kayne on this unique exploration of the high desert; Carl 760-321-7759 Wed Apr. 7 9:00 a.m.; Henderson Trail/Palm Desert (Palm Desert); Easy; 3 miles; 500 ft; Trail accessed from the National Monument Visitor's Center on Hwy 74 and led by a naturalist who knows flowers; Suzanne 760-636-0322 Thurs Apr. 8 8:00 a.m.; Herman's Hike Trail (CV Preserve); Moderate; 7 miles; 1000 ft; Coachella Valley Preserve's newest trail overlooking spectacularly eroded Moon Country and the San Andreas Fault; Rich J. 760-636-0322 Sat Apr. 10 8:00 a.m.; Chuckwalla Loop (Rancho Mirage); Moderate; 6 miles; 1000 ft; Close-in views of the valley; Ed 760-770-2800 Tues Apr. 13 8:00 a.m.; Horsethief Creek (Pinyon); Moderate; 5 miles; 1200 ft; Trail leads through chaparral flora, past corrals used by horsethieves, and on to a creek where horses watered; Rochelle 760-399-5986 Wed Apr. 14 7:00 a.m.; Eisenhower Loop (Palm Desert); Moderate; 5 miles; 900 ft; Fee for those who are not members of the Living Desert; some rock scrambling at the beginning of this hike with nice views of the valley and The Living Desert; Carl 760-321-7759 Thurs Apr. 15 7:30 a.m.; Art Smith to the Second Oasis (Palm Desert); Moderate; 6 miles; 1400 ft; Views of Palm Desert and desert wilderness; Chris 760-340-5016 Thurs Apr. 15 8:00 a.m.; Araby-Berns-Shannon Loop; (Palm Springs); Moderate; 7 miles; 1200 ft; Pass celebrity houses of Bob Hope and Steve McQueen on this hike through a mountain pass; Jonelle 760-341-0632 Fri Apr. 16 8:30 a.m.; Lost Palms Oasis (Joshua Tree NP); Moderate; 7 miles; 600 ft; Entry fee; A magical oasis on the east side of JTNP; Suzanne 760-636-0322 Sat Apr. 17 8:00 a.m.; Cottonwood Oasis (Joshua Tree NP); Easy and slow paced; 2.2 miles; 200 ft; Wildflower walk in/near Cottonwood Oasis includes the park rangers' "secret site" for blooming cactus and smaller field flowers; Larry 760-636-0963 Sun Apr. 18 7:30 a.m.; Thomas Mt. via Toolbox Springs (Garner Valley); Strenuous; 12 miles; 2300 ft; Hike through ribbonwoods, oaks and pines with views of Garner and Anza valleys; Jane 760-340-3539 Mon Apr. 199:00 a.m.; MEMBERS ONLY; Santa Margarita River Trail (Fallbrook); Easy-moderate; 5.5 miles; 500 ft; Beautiful riparian area with wildflowers and some water crossings; lunch at Lupe and Fred's house after; Deadline for sign-up FRI APR 16. To arrange carpool, directions, call Jane 760-340-3539 or Dee 760-346-3288 Tues Apr. 20 7:30 a.m.; HIKING 101; Easy; 3 miles; 600 ft; Celebrate spring with an easy, educational introduction to desert hiking; Carl 760-321-7759 Tues Apr. 20 8:00 a.m.; Horsethief Creek (Pinyon); Moderate; 5 miles; 1200 ft; Trail leads through chaparral flora, past corrals used by horse thieves, and on to a creek where horses watered; Kim 775-338-0221 Wed Apr. 21 8:00 a.m.; North Lykken (Palm Springs); Moderate; 3 miles; 900 ft; Hike to the table for great views of Palm Springs; Jonelle 760-341-0632 Thurs Apr. 22 8:00 a.m.; DTHC EARTH DAY CLEAN-UP; Join with Desert Adventures (Red Jeep Tour) team and Great Outdoors Hiking Club to clean up Berdoo Canyon, part of the desert's history; potluck and campout after at DA Ranch; Rich/Suzanne 760-636-0322 Sat Apr. 24 7:30 a.m.; Cedar Springs (Garner Valley); Moderate; 6 miles; 1700 ft; Hike to the PCT and a hidden cedar grove; Jane 760-340-3539 Tues Apr. 27 8:00 a.m.; Deer Springs to Suicide Rock (Idyllwild); Moderate; 7 miles; 1700 ft; Legends say that an Indian maiden and her lover jumped to their deaths here; Kim 775-338-0221 Wed Apr. 28 5:30 a.m. Skyline (Palm Springs); Strenuous; 7 miles; 2500 ft; A relentless climb to the mountain peaks; Carl 760-321-7759 Thurs Apr. 29 MEMBERS ONLY Camp-out at Cottonwood (JTNP) with a full moon hike (moderate); entry fee; Carl 760-321-7759 Sat. May 1 7:00 a.m. Murray Hill Loop (Palm Springs); Strenuous; 8 miles; 2200 ft; A not-so-little hill with fantastic views; Carl 760-321-7759 Sun. May 2 8:00 a.m. Deer Springs to Suicide Rock (Idyllwild); Moderate; 7 miles; 1700 ft; Legends say that an Indian maiden and her lover jumped to their deaths here; Jane 760-340-3539 Tues. May 4 8:00 a.m. PCT North (Garner Valley); Moderate; 5 miles; 800 ft; Flowers, vistas, interesting rocks; Rochelle 760-399-5986 Tues May 4 4:00-6:00 p.m. MAY SOCIAL Watch this website and view your e-vite for details; Jane 760-340-3539 Sat May 8 8:00 a.m. Spitler Peak (Garner Valley); Strenuous; 11 miles; 2600 ft.; Gorgeous views and some stretches of shade along the switchbacks; Jane 760-340-3539 Fri May 14 8:00 a.m. Tahquitz Peak (Idyllwild); Strenuous; 12 miles; 2200 ft; Ascend via Devil's Slide, along the ridge, and up to the peak with lunch at the historic fire lookout; Jane 760-340-3539 Tues May 18 8:00 a.m. Cahuilla Mountain (Anza); Moderate; 6 miles; 1000 ft; Enjoy new vistas and flora on this mountain west of Thomas Mtn; Rochelle 760-399-5986 Sun May 23 8:00 a.m. San Jacinto Peak (PS Tram); Strenuous; 12 miles; 2400 ft; Tram fee; spectacular hiking high in the mountains; Carl 760-321-7759 Thurs May 27 8:00 a.m. Sawmill Road (Pinyon); Moderate; 6 miles; 1300 ft; Grand vistas from the Santa Rosas looking toward Mt. San Jacinto; Rich J. 760-636-0322 Tues June 1 8:00 a.m. Fobes to Pacific Crest Trail (Garner Valley); Moderate; 6 miles; 1300 ft; Hike past cattle ranches to the famous PCT with views of two valleys; Rochelle 760-399-5986 Thurs June 3 2:00 p.m. Wellman's Divide (PS Tram); Moderate; 6 miles; 1100 ft; Enjoy coolness amongst the pines; dinner after in Palm Springs and street fair? Jane 760-340-3539 Sat June 5 8:00 a.m. Round Valley Loop (PS Tram); Moderate; 6 miles; 600 ft; Tram fee; Enjoy the scent of piney air amid the cool mountains; Dee 760-346-3288 Thurs June 10 10:00 a.m. Mountain Loop (PS Tram); Strenuous; 12 miles; 2400 ft; Tram fee; A beautiful loop hike with lots of varied scenery; Jane 760-340-3539 Sun June 13 8:00 a.m. Devil's Slide to Saddle Junction (Idyllwild); Moderate; 5 miles; 1700 ft; The most popular trail in the San Jacinto Mts; Rochelle 760-399-5986 Sun June 20 8:00 a.m. South Fork Meadows (San Gorgonio); Moderate; 8 miles; 1600 ft; Hike to a hidden forest stream; Rochelle 760-399-5986 Sun June 27 8:00 a.m. Ernie Maxwell (Idyllwild); Easy; 5 miles; 300 ft; Pleasant hike above town on a mainly shady trail; Rochelle 760-399-5986 WE WISH EVERY MEMBER OF DESERT TRAILS HIKING CLUB A WONDERFUL SUMMER AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE FALL. maintenance of the vehicle. \| 2010 Oct/Nov/Dec Hikes \| Hike Leader Membership Roster Apr2010 \| pay page \| Newsletter Spring 2010 \| Coordinating Council Bios OLD \| Apr/May/Jun Hikes 2010 \| Berdoo Canyon \| Pioneertown Mountains Preserve \| \| Hints/Tips/101 for Hike Leaders \| Hike Leader Forms \| Hike Leader Directory \| Membership Roster \| Hike Leader Alerts \| Hike Lists \| Hike Leader Guide \| Archives \| \| Return Home \| Newsletter Fall 2010 \| Hike Schedule \| Socials \| Photo Gallery \| Hike Leader Page \| Getaways \| Great Links/Resources \| Contact Us \|