Desert Trails Hiking Club

         

Jan, Feb, & Mar 2012

 

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. Carry emergency contact information.

 

EMAIL SIGN-UP: Use email sign-up only for hikes with hike leaders with whom you have previously hiked. Also, please make sure you have hiked similar or more difficult hike levels with that hike leader.

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 maintenance of the vehicle.

 

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

 

 

 

Jan 1-Sun, 

 

Jan 2-Mon, 

Jan 3-Tue, 4:00 PM, January Social - tba,  

Jan 3-Tue, 1:00 PM; Hiking 101-Intro to desert hiking. Easy 3 mile loop. Learn about hiking with the Desert Trails Hiking Club, Suzanne J, 760.636.0322, Newspaper

Jan 4-Wed, 

Jan 5-Thu, 9:00 AM; Araby-Berns-Shannon Loop  (Palm Springs); Moderate; 7 miles; 1200 ft; Pass celebrity houses of Bob Hope and Steve McQueen on this hike though a mountain pass;, Jim, 760.342.1582, Newspaper

Jan 6-Fri, 

Jan 7-Sat, 8:00 AM; Murray Hill Loop  (Palm Springs); Strenuous; 8 miles; 2200 ft; A not-so-little hill with fantastic views;, Members Only, Rich & Katie, 360.791.7333, rperegrin@comcast.net

Jan 8-Sun, 5:30 PM; South Lykken Trail; Moderate; 7 miles; 800 ft.; Full Moon Hike - bring headlamp or flashlight and the 10 essentials and snack;sign up by email if you've hiked with us before, Larry & Robin, 760.322.6324, robin_message@hotmail.com

Jan 8-Sun, 9:00 AM; Hiking 101- Easy 3 mile introductory hike for those new to or considering the Hiking Club, Suzanne J, 760.636.0322, Newspaper

Jan 9-Mon, 

Jan 10-Tue, 8:00 AM; Eisenhower Loop  (Palm Desert); Moderate; 5 miles; 900 ft; Fee for those who are not members of the Living Desert; Entry Fee;entry fee for non-members of Living Desert, Chris Z, 760.340.5016, zobelchris@gmail.com, Newspaper

Jan 11-Wed, 9:00 AM; Ladder/Painted Canyon  (Mecca); Moderate; 5 miles; 600 ft; A must see venture through narrow canyons accessed by ladders;, Jim, 760.342.1582, Newspaper

Jan 11-Wed, 8:30 AM; Jo Pond via West Fork (Indian Canyons); Strenuous, 12 miles, 3000 ft; Entry feeFAST PACED hike, Members Only, 952.457.8133, christinereily@gmail.com

Jan 12-Thu, 8:00 AM; Murray Hill  (Palm Springs); Strenuous; 8 miles; 2200 ft; A not-so-little hill overlooking the valley;, Ed, 760.770.2800, Newspaper

Jan 14-Sat, 9:00 AM; Eisenhower Peak (Living Desert); Strenuous; 8 miles; 2000 ft; Great 360 degree views with a rock scramble to the peak; Entry fee, Members Only, Rich & Katie, 360.791.7333, rperegrin@comcast.net

Jan 15-Sun, 8:00 AM; Eisenhower Loop  (Palm Desert); Moderate; 5 miles; 900 ft; Fee for those who are not members of the Living Desert; Entry Fee;, Members Only, Andy, 760.568.2873

Jan 17-Tue, 8:00 AM; Indio Hills mystery hike; Moderate; 5-7 miles; come for some adventure!, Kim, kfcaloha@att.net

Jan 18-Wed, 8:30 AM; Skyline Trail - Half Way UP (Palm Springs); Strenuous; 10 miles; 4000 ft; Get familiar with the lower half with a great workout;Very strenuous and very fast paced; gain AND loss of 4,000 ft, Members Only, Nancy, 952.736.0886, nancydbone@yahoo.com

Jan 18-Wed, 9:00 AM; La Quinta Overlook  (La Quinta); Moderate; 4 miles; 800 ft; Fabulous views from a little mountain high over the La Quinta cove;, Jim, 760.342.1582, Newspaper

Jan 19-Thu, 9:00 AM; Earl Henderson  (Palm Springs); Easy; 3 miles; 300 ft; Located at the toe of Smoketree mountain; Nice easy hike for beginners., Mary B. [760.325.7002 and marybarlow@verizon.net] and Gayle [760.322.1621 and pgconley@hotmail.com], Newspaper UPDATED 12/31/11

Jan 20-Fri, 8:00 AM; Bump and Grind  (Rancho Mirage); Moderate; 4 miles; 1000 ft; Famous workout hill near Highway 111, round-trip on the steeper single track path from Desert Drive;, Brian & Chris, 760.324.5631, Newspaper

Jan 21-Sat, 8:30 AM; La Quinta Cove Loop (La Quinta); Strenuous; 14 miles; 2000 ftExtremely difficult Boo Hoff trail hike to the other end on the Lake Cahuilla side. Some wash walking and walking on the road to get to the Morrow Trail back to the Cove. Please call, not e mail, if you have not hiked with Mary before., Members Only, Mary, 760.564.5370, settle.mary@gmail.com

Jan 21-Sat, 9:00 AM; Horsethief to Cactus Springs  (Pinyon); Strenuous; 10 miles; 2500 ft; Hike through the rugged Santa Rosas across a creek, up to remote meadow;, Jim, 760.342.1582, Newspaper

Jan 22-Sun, 8:00 AM; Eagle Canyon Discovery  (Cathedral City); Moderate; 8 miles; 1000 ft; Rock scramble to dry waterfalls, return to hidden palms and hike lower Eagle Canyon;, John T, 760.834.8782, jptdtang@gmail.com, Newspaper

Jan 22-Sun, 7:30 AM; San Jacinto Peak  (San Jacinto Tram); Strenuous; snowshoe 7 miles; 2400 ft; Start and end at the top of the tram with spectacular hiking high in the mountains; Entry Fee;Snowshoe to the Peak; 7 miles; sign up by email if you've hiked with us before, Larry & Robin, 760.322.6324, robin_message@hotmail.com

Jan 23-Mon, 8:00 AM; Club Trail Workday;;;; Location and description to be announced, Rich J, 760.636.0322, rich@kanaloa1302.com

Jan 24-Tue, 8:00 AM; Fern Canyon Loop  (Palm Springs); Moderate; 6 miles; 1600 ft; ;Entrance fee, Members Only, Larry, 760.285.1568, LarryFox1310@gmail.com

Jan 25-Wed, 8:00 AM; Pushawalla Palms  (Coachella Valley Preserve); Moderate; 6 miles; 800 ft.; Hike on an earthquake fault;, Ed, 760.770.2800, Newspaper

Jan 25-Wed, 9:00 AM; Carey's Castle  (Joshua Tree National Park); Strenuous; 8 miles; 1400 ft; Boulder scrambling to a prospector's abandoned home, with strange and exquisite rock formations;, Members Only, John & Christy, 760.341.6176, christyanderson48@gmail.com

Jan 25-Wed, 9:00 AM; Maynard Mine (Palm Springs); Strenuous; 6 miles; 2400 ft; See abandoned equipment from a WWII tungsten mine and then hike down to Murray Creek;, Jim, 760.342.1582, Newspaper

Jan 26-Thu, 8:00 AM; Lost Palms Oasis  (Joshua Tree National Park); Moderate; 7 miles; 600 ft; A magical oasis on the east side of JTNP;, Dave & Cathy, 760.501.0715, Luckwell@xplornet.ca  CANCELLED 1/12/12  [See Breaking News for more info]

Jan 27-Fri, 8:00 AM; Araby-Berns-Shannon Loop  (Palm Springs); Moderate; 7 miles; 1200 ft; Pass celebrity houses of Bob Hope and Steve McQueen on this hike though a mountain pass;, Members Only, Andy, 760.568.2873

Jan 28-Sat, 7:30 AM; Pacific Crest Trail South to Terwilliger Flats - key exchange hike with 2 groups, each starting at opposite ends; Strenuous; 12 miles; 1,000 ft.; new terrain!, Larry & Robin, 760.322.6324

Jan 29-Sun, 8:00 AM; Crazy Eight Loop  (Palm Springs); Moderate; 8 miles; 800 ft; Connect the Palm Canyon, Dry Wash, and East Fork (descent) Trails returning on the Victor Trail;, John T, 760.834.8782, jptdtang@gmail.com, Newspaper

Jan 30-Mon, 9:00 AM; Chocolate Drop (Desert Hot Springs); Moderate; 5 miles; 1000 ft; views overlooking DHS;moderate because of dry waterfalls and optional short off-trail scramble to peak; hike up canyon with interesting rock formations, Charlie & Lucy, 518.269.8799, chasxlu8@fairpoint.net

Jan 31-Tue, 8:00 AM; Coachella Valley Preserve mystery hike; Moderate; 5-7 miles; come for some adventure!, Kim, kfcaloha@att.net

Feb 1-Wed, 8:30 AM; Snow Creek (Palm Springs); Strenuous; 14 miles; ; Out-and-back hike on the PCT. Hike will go as long as the trail will permit – assuming no snowExtremely difficulty hike. Please call, not email, if you have not hiked with Mary before, Members Only, Mary, 760.564.5370, settle.mary@gmail.com

Feb 2-Thu, 8:00 AM; South Lykken Loop  (Palm Springs); Moderate; 4 miles; 800 ft; ;, Ed, 760.770.2800, Newspaper

Feb 3-Fri, 7:30 AM; Murray Hill Loop  (Palm Springs); Strenuous; 8 miles; 2200 ft; A not-so-little hill with fantastic views;, Carl, 760.321.7759

Feb 4-Sat, 8:00 AM; Maynard Mine (Indian Canyons); Strenuous; 7 miles; 2200 ft; Will go to creek for a short trip to explore the mining equipment; Entry fee, Members Only, Rich & Katie, 360.791.7333, rperegrin@comcast.net

Feb 4-Sat, 9:00 AM; Feb 4-Sat, 9:00 AM; Ladders/Painted Canyon  (Mecca); Moderate; 5 miles; 600 ft; One of Valley’s Favorites-participation limited and fills early; Narrow canyons accessed by ladders;, Jim, 760.342.1582, Newspaper   CANCELLED 12/26/11

Feb 4-Sat, 9:00 AM; Ladders/Painted Canyon  (Mecca); Moderate; 5 miles; 600 ft; One of Valley’s Favorites-participation limited and fills early; Narrow canyons accessed by ladders;, Jim, 760.342.1582, [LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH NAME AND NUMBER AND JIM WILL RETURN YOUR CALL FEB 3] Newspaper   MODIFIED 1/26/12

Feb 5-Sun, SUPER BOWL PARTY - For details, watch for your Evite, Members Only

Feb 6-Mon,

Feb 7-Tue, 8:00 AM; Pushawalla Palms  (Coachella Valley Preserve); Moderate; 6 miles; 800 ft.; Hike on an earthquake fault;, Chris Z, 760.340.5016, zobelchris@gmail.com, Newspaper

Feb 8-Wed, 8:00 AM; Art Smith to Garstin (Palm Desert to Palm Springs); Strenuous; 17 miles; 3500 ft; FAST PACED hike, Members Only, Nancy, 952.736.0886, nancydbone@yahoo.com

Feb 9-Thu, 8:00 AM; Araby-Berns-Shannon Loop  (Palm Springs); Moderate; 7 miles; 1200 ft; Pass celebrity houses of Bob Hope and Steve McQueen on this hike though a mountain pass;, Ed, 760.770.2800, Newspaper

Feb 10-Fri, 8:00 AM; Paw Hill at Whitewater Preserve (Whitewater Preserve); moderate; 7 miles; 1000 feet; nice hike at the Preserve with two water crossings, Members Only, Andy, 760.568.2873

Feb 11-Sat, 8:30 AM; 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;FAST PACED hike, Members Only, 952.457.8133, christinereily@gmail.com

Feb 11-Sat, 8:00 AM; Eisenhower Loop  (Palm Desert); Moderate; 5 miles; 900 ft; Fee for those who are not members of the Living Desert; Entry Fee;, Brian & Chris, 760.324.5631, bcjmetcalfe@hotmail.com, Newspaper

Feb 12-Sun, 7:30 AM; Ritz Ramble  (Rancho Mirage); Easy; 4 miles; 400 ft; Explore a new trail with nice views over the valley;, Carl, 760.321.7759, Newspaper

Feb 12-Sun, 8:00 AM; Bullseye Rock  (Palm Springs); Strenuous; 9 miles; 1800 ft; Some off-trail hiking and a climb of a big round rock that looks like a bullseye;, John T, 760.834.8782, jptdtang@gmail.com, Newspaper

Feb 13-Mon, 3:00 PM; Annual Hike Leaders Meeting (Location TBA); Easy; Check this schedule closer to the meeting date for location and other details, Members Only, Carl

Feb 13-Mon, 8:00 AM; Grand Tour of South Palm Springs (Palm Springs); Moderate; ; ; ;Moderate pace for this 11.4 mile, 3600 foot strenuous hike, Members Only, Larry, 760.285.1568, LarryFox1310@gmail.com  RESCHEDULED from 2/18/12 on 12/20/11 CANCELLED 1/31/12

Feb 14-Tue, 7:30 AM; Hike to the Cross (Palm Desert); Easy; 4 miles; 600 ft; Steep ascent to a notable desert feature and abundant views of Palm Desert and beyond;Share Valentine sweet's together., Members Only, Carl, 760.321.7759

Feb 14-Tue, 8:00 AM; La Quinta mystery hike; Moderate; 5-7 miles; come for some adventure!, Kim, kfcaloha@att.net

Feb 15-Wed, 8:00 AM; Boo Hoff  (La Quinta); Strenuous; 9 miles; 1650 ft; Impressive vistas of the Salton Sea Basin;, Jim, 760.342.1582, Newspaper

Feb 15-Wed, 7:30 AM; Mad Women Spring; 12 miles; 3,000 ft.; Very Strenuous; loop hike off trail to an old cabin and spring in the Indian Canyons; entry feeLimit 6 hikers, Members Only, Larry & Robin, 760.322.6324

Feb 16-Thu, 9:00 AM; Victor Loop  (Palm Springs); Easy; 3 miles; 600 ft; ;Lovely beginner hike in the Indian Canyons; Entry fee, Mary B. [760.325.7002 and marybarlow@verizon.net] and Gayle [760.322.1621 and pgconley@hotmail.com],  Newspaper UPDATED 12/31/11

Feb 17-Fri, 8:30 AM; Chocolate Drop and Beyond (Desert Hot Springs); somewhat strenuous due to stretches of uneven terrain and scrambling - hiking poles recommended; 7 miles; 1500 ft; moderate pace;hike up a canyon with interesting rock formations to the "Chocolate Drop" and then higher on loop with panoramic views, Charlie & Lucy, 518.269.8799, chasxlu8@fairpoint.net

Feb 19-Sun, 8:00 AM; 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;, Jim, 760.342.1582, Newspaper

Feb 20-Mon, 8:00 AM; Club Trail Workday;;;; Location and description to be announced, Rich J, 760.636.0322, rich@kanaloa1302.com

Feb 22-Wed, 7:30 AM; Jane's Hofbrau Loop  (Palm Springs); Moderate; 3 miles; 800 ft; Destination of chuck wagon dinners decades ago for horseback riders;B&G after, Carl, 760.321.7759 MODIFIED 2/3/12

Feb 22-Wed, 8:00 AM; Sawmill Road  (Pinyon); Strenuous; 10 miles; 2500 ft; Grand vistas from the Santa Rosas and an old kiln;We’ll go as far as people feel like at a relaxed pace – only 2000 ft, Members Only, Rochelle, 760.399.5986

Feb 22-Wed, 8:00 AM; Faux Murray (Indian Canyons); Strenuous; 9 miles; 2300 ft; Great views of the Palm Groves and valley; Entry fee; Car shuttle, Members Only, Rich & Katie, 360.791.7333, rperegrin@comcast.net

Feb 23-Thu, 9:00 AM; Henderson Trail/Palm Desert  (Palm Desert); Easy; 3 miles; 500 ft; Trail accessed from the National Monument Visitor's Center on Hwy 74;, Chris Z, 760.340.5016, zobelchris@gmail.com, Newspaper

Feb 24-Fri, 8:00 AM; Pushawalla Palms  (Coachella Valley Preserve); Moderate; 6 miles; 800 ft.; Hike on an earthquake fault;, Members Only, Andy, 760.568.2873

Feb 26-Sun, 8:00 AM; Fern Canyon Loop  (Palm Springs); Moderate; 6 miles; 1600 ft; ;, John T, 760.834.8782, jptdtang@gmail.com, Newspaper

Feb 27-Mon, 8:30 AM; Ruth's Ramble  (Desert Hot Springs); Moderate; 6 miles; 800 ft;  some rough terrain - hiking sticks recommended; Lower Mission Creek off trail; interesting rocks from quarry; windmils, lunch at Ruth's afterwards, Charlie & Lucy, chasxlu8@fairpoint.net, [prefer email if you have hiked with us before]; 518.269.8799 UPDATED 1/2/12

Feb 28-Tue, 8:00 AM; Art Smith to the Second Oasis  (Palm Desert); Moderate; 6 miles; 1400 ft; Views of Palm Desert;Explore all three levels of the oasis with this 6.3 mile hike, Members Only, Larry, 760.285.1568, LarryFox1310@gmail.com CANCELLED 1/31/12

Feb 29-Wed, 8:00 AM; Bullseye Rock  (Palm Springs); Strenuous; 9 miles; 1800 ft; Some off-trail hiking and a climb of a big round rock that looks like a bullseye;, Members Only, John & Christy, 760.341.6176, christyanderson48@gmail.com

Mar 1-Thu, 7:00 AM; Eagle Canyon Lower Loop  (Palm Springs); Moderate; 4 miles; 800 ft; Some off-trail hiking;, Carl, 760.321.7759

Mar 2-Fri, 8:00 AM; Eisenhower Loop  (Palm Desert); Moderate; 5 miles; 900 ft; Fee for those who are not members of the Living Desert; Entry Fee;, Members Only, Andy, 760.568.2873

Mar 5-Mon, 8:00 AM; Garrett's Arch  (Joshua Tree National Park); Moderate; 5 miles; 500 ft; Hike to a hidden arch with some easy off-trail rock scrambling; Entry Fee; Lunch after at the Rib Co!!, Members Only, Rochelle, 760.399.5986

Mar 7-Wed, 8:00 AM; Palm Canyon to Hwy 74 or the reverseStrenuous,16 miles, 3500 ft gain or loss. Key exchange with one group going up and the other down., Members Only, John & Christy, 760.341.6176, christyanderson48@gmail.com

Mar 8 – Thursday, 7:30 am;  Lost Palms Oasis (Joshua Tree National Park - Cottonwood); Moderate; 7 miles; 600 ft elev gain; A magical oasis on the east side of JTNP – entry fee; Members only; Car pool ; Dave/Cathy; Luckwell@xplornet.ca; 760-501-0715 ADDED 2/11/12

Mar 9-Fri, 7:30 AM; Bird Photography and Watching Hike to Salton Sea (Salton Sea); This is mostly a bird photography excursion, but bird watchers are welcome too. We will drive from place to place with some walking at each stop. We will fill the day and eat on the road., Members Only, 760.568.2873 (Andy) or 760.321.7759 (Carl)

Mar 10-Sat, 8:30 AM; Boo Hoff to Lost Canyon (La Quinta); Strenuous; 8 miles; 1500 ftShuttle hike starting at the Cove and exiting at Lost Canyon. Some scrambling down dry waterfalls. Lunch stop at a wet waterfall. Please call, not e mail, if you have not hiked with Mary before., Members Only, Mary, 760.564.5370, settle.mary@gmail.com

Mar 11-Sun, 8:00 AM; Warren Peak/Black Rock  (Joshua Tree National Park); Moderate; 8 Miles; 1700 ft; Black Rock Canyon Trail; Panorama Loop; Summit Warren Peak; Awesome Vistas Of Coachella; Yucca; And Morongo Valleys; No Entry Fee;, John T, 760.834.8782, jptdtang@gmail.com, Newspaper

Mar 11-Sun, 7:00 AM; Lost Horse Mine Loop  (Joshua Tree National Park); Moderate; 7 miles; 1300 ft; Historical hike to one of the largest gold mines and stamp mills in the park; Entry Fee;, Carl, 760.321.7759

Mar 12-Mon,  8:00 AM; Whitewater Preserve Loop with Side Extension along PCT; Moderate Plus; 8.5 miles; 1500 accumulated feet; follow Pacific Crest Trail to saddle overlooking Coachella Valley; rolling hills; gorgeous views; possible wild flowers., Charlie & Lucy, 518.269.8799, chasxlu8@fairpoint.net

Mar 13-Tue, 7:30 AM; Cedar Springs  (Garner Valley); Moderate; 6 miles; 1700 ft ; Hike to the PCT and a hidden cedar grove;, Chris Z, 760.340.5016, zobelchris@gmail.com, Newspaper

Mar 14-Wed, 5:30 AM; Skyline Trail (Palm Springs); Very Strenuous; 11 miles; 8000 ft; Hike most of the Cactus to Clouds trail to the tram - one way tram fee and shuttlesign up by email if you've hiked with us before, Members Only, Larry & Robin, 760.322.6324, robin_message@hotmail.com

Mar 15-Thu, 8:30 AM; Big Morongo Canyon  (Morongo Valley); Easy; 6 miles; 300 ft; Shuttle hike between Morongo Valley and Desert Hot Springs with more downhill than uphill;We will carpool from the meeting place. Bring picnic lunch if want to stay afterwards at the preserve., Mary B. [760.325.7002 and marybarlow@verizon.net] and Gayle [760.322.1621 and pgconley@hotmail.com], Newspaper UPDATED 12/31/11

Mar 16-Fri, 

Mar 17-Sat, 8:00 AM; West Fork  (Palm Springs); Moderate; 5 miles; 1800 ft; Steady uphill to a green oasis at a flowing creek;, John T, 760.834.8782, jptdtang@gmail.com, Newspaper

Mar 18-Sun, 8:00 AM; Mission Creek to PCT (PCT); Easy/Moderate; 5 miles; 500 ft; Hike to the PCT and an overlook of Whitewater Canyon, Members Only, Rochelle, 760.399.5986

Mar 19-Mon, 8:00 AM; Club Trail Workday; Pioneertown (Sawtooth Trail); will be back at the meeting location by 3 PM, Rich J, 760.636.0322, rich@kanaloa1302.com UPDATED 3/12/12

Mar 20-Tue, 8:00 AM; La Quinta mystery hike; Moderate; 5-7 miles; come for some adventure!, Kim, kfcaloha@att.net

Mar 20-Tue, 10:00 AM; Mystery Snow Hike; Strenuous; 5 miles; 1000 ft; Tram Fee, Carl, 760.321.7759

Mar 21-Wed, 8:30 AM; Murray Hill Loop  (Palm Springs); Strenuous; 8 miles; 2200 ft; A not-so-little hill with fantastic views;FAST PACED and strenuous hike, Members Only, Nancy, 952.736.0886, nancydbone@yahoo.com

Mar 22-Thu, 8:00 AM; Chuckwalla Loop  (Rancho Mirage); Moderate; 6 miles; 1000 ft; Close-in views of the valley;, Ed, 760.770.2800, Newspaper

Mar 23-Fri, 

Mar 24-Sat, 7:30 AM; Sawtooth Loop  (Pioneertown); Strenuous; 10 miles; 1700 ft; See unusual rock formations;Refreshments after the hike at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown., Members Only, John & Christy, 760.341.6176, christyanderson48@gmail.com UPDATED 3/14/12

Mar 25-Sun, 8:00 AM; Araby-Berns-Shannon Loop  (Palm Springs); Moderate; 7 miles; 1200 ft; Pass celebrity houses of Bob Hope and Steve McQueen on this hike though a mountain pass;, Members Only, Andy, 760.568.2873

Mar 25-Sun, GETAWAY 2012 - March 25-28, Laguna Beach Getaway, Aliso Creek Inn. Easy,mod and strenuous hikes; bike tours; other attractions. Call 949-499-2271 for reservations before Feb 24th, Members Only

Mar 26-Mon, GETAWAY 2012 - March 25-28, Laguna Beach Getaway, Aliso Creek Inn. Easy,mod and strenuous hikes; bike tours; other attractions. Call 949-499-2271 for reservations before Feb 24th, Members Only

Mar 26-Mon, 8:00 AM; The Maze (Joshua Tree National Park); Easy/Moderate; 6 miles; 800 ft; Wander thru the formations and rocks of Joshua Tree – Lunch after at the Rib Co, Members Only, Rochelle, 760.399.5986

Mar 27-Tue, GETAWAY 2012 - March 25-28, Laguna Beach Getaway, Aliso Creek Inn. Easy,mod and strenuous hikes; bike tours; other attractions. Call 949-499-2271 for reservations before Feb 24th, Members Only

Mar 28-Wed, GETAWAY 2012 - March 25-28, Laguna Beach Getaway, Aliso Creek Inn. Easy,mod and strenuous hikes; bike tours; other attractions. Call 949-499-2271 for reservations before Feb 24th, Members Only

Mar 29-Thu, 8:00 AM; Garston-Shannon-Henderson Loop  (Palm Springs); Moderate; 5 miles; 1000 ft; Energetic climb to desert meadows with mountain views and some wash walking;, Ed, 760.770.2800, Newspaper CANCELLED 3/18/12-SEE Mar 31 SAME HIKE

Mar 30-Fri, 8:00 AM; Art Smith to the Third Oasis  (Palm Desert); Strenuous; 10 miiles; 2000 ft; Some off-trail hiking near the last oasis;, Members Only, Andy, 760.568.2873