Trip report

Palm Springs: Indian Canyons

Weekend Trip DATE: 03/03/2012 - 03/04/2012

Trip/Event Location: Palm Springs, CA
US

Trip Leader(s):

Max # People: 15

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: Yes, but only to cover shared expenses, and I too am paying

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Date: March 3-4, 2012

Time: 9:30 am

Near: Palm Springs, CA 92264

Difficulty:  Moderate

Trail Type: Well maintained trail

Hike Type: Out and Back

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:
Palm Canyon Resort – Directions & Info - 2800 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Phone: (760) 866-1800. Directions: from downtown Palm Springs, go south on S Palm Canyon Drive about 3.5 miles. http://www.thepalmcanyonresort.com/about/


Saturday March 3rd Hike at 9:30 am: Andreas Canyon & Murray Canyon:
Directions/Address: 38500 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 92264, (760) 416-7044.  From Downtown, go south on S Palm Canyon Drive, past E Ramon Rd about 3.6 miles. After entering the Indian Canyons, take the road on the right to Andreas Canyon Road. Park in the parking lot.  We will meet there. Website: http://indian-canyons.com/      
                  
Andreas Canyon Trail:  About 2 miles round trip. A favorite scenic trail leads through the canyon, passing groves of stately skirted palms, unusual rock formations and the perennial Andreas Creek, where one can still see the bedrock mortars and metates used by the Native Americans centuries ago for preparing food.
Murray Canyon Trail:  About: 6 miles round trip. The Murray Canyon trail is a moderately difficult hike that gives the hiker more of a challenge than Andreas Canyon. The trail is abundant in California fan palms and other desert vegetation which makes it a nice change from so many of the other Palm Springs area hikes. The trail wanders through the canyon and along the stream for a lot of the journey, so use caution as the rocks can be very slippery. During the winter you can see the gorgeous snowcapped Murray Canyon.
Sunday, March 4th Hike at 10:00am: South Lykken Trail
Directions/Address: We will meet at the Palm Canyons Resort - 2800 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Phone: (760) 866-1800. Directions: from downtown Palm Springs, go south on S Palm Canyon Drive about 3.5 miles.

What to Bring: Good hiking boots/shoes, snacks, plenty of water, hat/cap and sunscreen.  Hiking poles may be useful to assist in the stream crossings.

Itinerary

Saturday, March 3rd:

 

9:30 am           Hike
4:00 pm           Resort Check-in

6:00 pm           Wine and cheese reception or bring your own favorite drink

7:00 pm           Dinner

 

Sunday, March 4th:


8:00 am           Continental Breakfast with coffee.  Make PB&J sandwiches for hike, if you wish.
9:30 am           Clean up and check out of hotel.

10 am              Hike


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