Sunday, May 29 7:45 am to 9:30 am
Hi Group,
So I have decided no death marches for us on Sunday.
We will take a walk about to Indian Palms which is across from the Coachella Valley Preserve Parking Lot. Miles: 2 mile
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Elevation: 100ft
Difficulty: Easy
Indian Palms is a nice little oasis along the a fault-line.
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Directions:
From Palm Desert, take Monterey Ave. to Ramon Rd., then go East on Ramon Rd. for 3.4 miles to Thousand Palms Canyon Rd. Turn left onto Thousand Palms Canyon Rd. and go for 2.0 miles to the entrance of Coachella Valley Preserve, which will be on the left side of the road. From Desert Hot Springs and northern Palm Springs, take Palm Dr. to Dillon Rd., then East on Dillon Rd. for 12.1 miles. Then turn right onto Thousand Palms Canyon Rd. The entrance to the Preserve is 2.6 miles on the right side of the road. From Indio, go west to Washington St. Head north on Washington St. and travel for 4.5 miles after crossing I-10 to Thousand Palms Canyon Rd. Turn right onto Thousand Palms Canyon Rd. to the entrance of the Preserve.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ON THE HIKE:
1. History of the area
2. Plants and Animals
3. Earthquake Faults.
4. Fires History
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ARRIVAL TIME AT THE PRESERVE:
7:45 AM.
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HIKE BEGINS:
8:00 am
HIKE ENDS:
Hike is about 1 hour
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WHAT TO BRING:
1. WATER 3 litters if you are planning to do the longer hike
2. SNACK or Lunch
3. BRING A CAMERA (THE AREA IS BEAUTIFUL)
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FEE:
1. 12 Month Members (with paid dues) are Free
2. Pay as go individuals $20
3. Children under 18 are Free
NO DOGS ON THIS TRIP
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Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Major Summer Trips that are still open for booking:
Sequoia National Park Aug 10 to Aug 14
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Whitewater Rafting:
June 30 to July 3
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Sedona Camping and Train Ride
Oct 7 to Oct 10
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HOW TO FIND ME:
I will be in the Parking Lot Area where my Indiana Western Style Hat.
Jason Bruecks
760-408-8237
www.distancetobetraveled.com
Contact
Jason Bruecks
760-408-8237