HIKING
What: Hike in area given on schedule below
When: Thur. or designated Fri. 7:30 a.m. ( 8 a.m. in Dec. and Jan.) sharp
Where: Clubhouse II
Cost: Due to the high cost of fuel, gas money to be paid to drivers.
Contact: Jack and Judy Carter 425-773-1971 Lot 519
Information: Please bring lunch and at least a quart of WATER. 
Wear hiking shoes.
A hat and sunscreen is recommended. A knapsack or a hiker’s fanny pack is the best ways to carry your belongings.
Those in good physical condition can generally accomplish these hikes. In this connection, please remember that these hikes are up and down mountain trails and
not on level ground. If you should fall ill or have an accident, the group will do all they can to assist you. But, if a rescue team has to be called, it could be very expensive for you.
We take turns driving. You are welcome to join the group and share the beauty of the trails, healthy exercise and good fellowship.
January 7 MURRAY PEAK
Difficult 7 1/2 miles. Elevation gain 1900 feet. Views of around Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Palm Canyon. Burt Pickering Hike Leader
January 14 JOSHUA TREE -- LOST PALMS OASIS TRAIL
Moderate, 5 miles. Elevation gain 400 feet. Fee to enter. Visit Lost Palms Oasis. Jim Riederer Hike Leader
January 21 PAINTED CANYON/KADDER CANYON LOOP
Moderate, 5 miles. elevation gain 500 feet. Hike up and down ladders, through slot canyons. Jim Riederer Hike Leader
January 28 LYKKEN TRAIL (SOUTH)
Moderate, 6 1/ miles. Elevation gain 1000 feet. A good climb. Great view of Palm Springs and Tahquitz Canyon. Burt Pickering Hike Leader
Feb 4 EISENHOWER PEAK LOOP (Living Desert)
Moderate, 6 miles. Elevation gain 700 feet. Fee to enter. View whole Coachella Valley. Van Hike Leader
Feb 11 PALM CANYON TRAIL (Anza Borrego)
Hike Leaders Choice. Parking Fee. Van Hike Leader
Feb 18 THE GROTTOS (CAVE HIKE)
Moderate, 5 miles. Elevation gain 300 feet. Bring flashlight. Burt Hike Leader
Feb 25 SAN ANDREAS CANYON/VICTOR TRAILS
Easy to Moderate, 5 miles. Elevation gain 500 feet. Fee to enter. 2 Hikes in Indian Canyons. Jim Hike leader
Mar 4 PACIFIC CREST TRAIL (North off Hwy 74)
Moderate, 4 1/2 miles. Elevation gains 800 feet. Fee to park. Hike Pacific Crest Trail North of Hwy 74. Jim Hike Leader
Mar 11 JO POND TRAIL TO CEDAR SPRINGS
Moderate to difficult, 7 miles. Elevation gain 1700 feet. Hike to Cedar Springs for lunch among incense cedar and black oak. Van Hike Leader
Mar 18 GARRETTS ARCH
Easy, 4 miles. Elevation gain 100 feet. Fee to enter. Hike up canyon to Petroglyphs and Garrett’s arch. Jim Hike Leader
Mar 25 PANORAMA LOOP (Long or Short Loop)
Moderate, 6 ½ miles. Elevation gain 800 feet. Fee to enter. Trail with a view. Burt and Van Hike Leaders