Trip report

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve hike

LGBTQ Hike DATE: 05/22/2021 - 05/22/2021

Trip/Event Location: Morongo, CA
US

Trip Leader(s): BCB

Max # People: 6

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

This is one of the most beautiful hikes near Palm Springs. Lots of trees and brush cover here and there. Bring plenty of water, as always.

When I set this up, I randomly said a max of 6 people. And

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

State Hwy 62 to Morongo Valley. 

Turn East on East Drive.

One block to Preserve entrance on the left:  11055 East Drive

Turn left onto drive.

Parking lot at the end of the bumpy lane.

Meet at the kiosk

More info: https://www.bigmorongo.org/visit/ 


Trip Report/Photos

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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event

  • Today's hike was picture perfect. Four of us navigated the lush green, rolling hills of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. We did all but two of the loops in about 2 hrs. The weather was perfect: 72 degrees and not windy. Wildlife sightings were limited to quail and lizards, but we had plenty of conversation to keep us entertained. While there were many birders at the canyon today, not many of them were to be found actually on the trails. It was a marvelous hike. - BCB

Members That Participated

BCB

Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate


Palm Springs, CA, CA


United States
MGarrard

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Palm Springs, CA


United States
Jprater12

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Sun City Center , FL


United States
cjisrad

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


TBD, CA


United States
Explore2021

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


La Quinta, CA


United States
tennisguy

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Lake Elsinore, CA


United States
BCB May 22, 2021 at 11:21 PM

Comment: Today's hike was picture perfect. Four of us navigated the lush green, rolling hills of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. We did all but two of the loops in about 2 hrs. The weather was perfect: 72 degrees and not windy. Wildlife sightings were limited to quail and lizards, but we had plenty of conversation to keep us entertained. While there were many birders at the canyon today, not many of them were to be found actually on the trails. It was a marvelous hike.

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