Out in the desert near Indio and Palm Desert is an interesting place to explore called the Coachella Valley Preserve. Within it are miles of trails to explore, including the 4 mile Pushwalla Palms Loop.
The Coachella Valley Preserve
Category: Wilderness Hikes
Holy Jim Falls
I hiked to Holy Jim Falls once the trail had re-opened after the Holy Fire ravaged the area. The trail from Holy Jim to Santiago Peak is still closed. There is beautiful scenery all along the way. The trailhead is accessible down an unpaved Trabuco Creek road, subject to closure, due to flooding, from the adjoining Trabuco Creek,
Mount Baldy in Photos: A Trail Diary and Guide
How to hike Mt Baldy? What's the best season? What gear do I need? Can I hike it solo?
Why Hike to Mount Baldy in the Angeles Forest?
Adventure Awaits This challenging hike to Mount Baldy (aka Mount San Antonio) up the Devil’s Backbone, and down Ski Hut Trail, is one of the most strenuous, steep trails I have experienced in Southern California. It’s also one of the most popular peaks to bag, among experienced socal hikers. Alpine Dreams and High Peaks Hiking… Continue reading Why Hike to Mount Baldy in the Angeles Forest?
Whitney Portal to Trail Camp
I managed to score a permit in the Mount Whitney lottery for August 1st, back in spring. I had never even been to the Whitney Portal where the hike begins, but I had been to Lone Pine, the small town close by to it. This is a hike people dream about their whole lives. I was somewhat unprepared for it, but not afraid to try. I would be returning from a month-long trip visiting my Mom, just a day prior to my permit date.
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