December Hikes for Meetup.com - La Quinta Group

Upcoming hikes including Skyline Trail on December 8

http://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Coachella-Valley/

undertake challenging hikes and climbs in and around the Coachella Valley, as well as all of Southern California and the Sierras. We hike Mt. San Jacinto, San Gorgonio, Baldy and Mt. Shasta, just to name a few. Our hikes range from approximately 10-20 miles and may gain at least 2000 feet to over 10,000 feet of elevation. Our hikes are moderate to very strenuous. Some of our hikes include Skyline, Cactus to Clouds, Vivian Creek, South Fork and routes on Baldy. We also do a good bit of mountaineering and go to the summits of San Jacinto, San Gorgonio, Mt. Baldy and Mt. Shasta in the snow or ice using crampons, ice axes and full on winter gear. In addition, there are many desert hikes that we do in the winter, such as Jo Pond and the Guadalupe to Sugarloaf, as well as Painted Canyon in Mecca and many trails in Joshua Tree National Park. Our hikes typically last at least 6-15 hours and require preparation and care. Join this group if you love the outdoors, adventure, challenging hikes or climbs, intense workouts in nature, unpredictable weather and wonderful camaraderie with other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. We also welcome hike organizers, so if you are interested in leading your favorite hikes, we would love to have you join our leadership team.

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  Bump and Grind Conditioning Hike
  • Tue Dec 04
    4:00 PM
  • RSVP 1 day
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  • 2 attending
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  Mike Schuler/Lower Bump & Grind Trailhead

  72300 Painters Path, Palm Desert, CA (map)

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  I do this trail to keep in shape during the week. It's a great workout! I find if I do the B&G at least twice a week, the bigger hikes get much easier! There are two... Learn more

  Hosted by: Kathryn (Organizer)

  This Meetup repeats every week on Tuesday

  Bump and Grind Conditioning Hike	1 attending	Tue Dec 11, 4:00 PM
  Bump and Grind Conditioning Hike	1 attending	Tue Dec 18, 4:00 PM
  Bump and Grind Conditioning Hike	1 attending	Tue Dec 25, 4:00 PM

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  Skyline Trail- Very Strenuous- 8,400 Feet Gain
  • Sat Dec 08
    6:00 AM
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  • 11 attending
  • 1 waiting
  • 0 comments

  Palm Springs Art Museum

  101 N. Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA (map)

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  This hike is not closed. Everyone must first sign up on the Waiting List. This is a VERY strenuous hike that ascends about 8,400 feet in about 9 miles. We will start... Learn more

  Hosted by: Kathryn (Organizer)
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  Baldy/3ts
  • Sat Dec 08
    7:00 AM
  • RSVP 4 days
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  • 4 attending
  • 1 comment

  Ice House Canyon Parking Lot

  Ice House Canyon Road, Mt. Baldy, CA (map)

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  OK, so you desert peeps have your skyline, but i am partial to baldy/3ts...(and im gonna do it as much as i can until winter tells me otherwise...) but seriously, whats... Learn more

  Hosted by: jackie yaris (Assistant Organizer)
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  Mt. Lowe (5,604') via Echo Mt. & Inspiration Point 13 miles/4,000' gain
  • Sun Dec 09
    8:00 AM
  • RSVP 5 days
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  • 10 attending
  • 10 spots left
  • 1 comment

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  Lake Ave. to Echo Mountain then to Mt. Lowe via Castle Cyn. and return via Sam Merrill Trail. The first part of hike to Echo Mt. may be exposed to sun, the peaks may be... Learn more

  Hosted by: Brian K. (Assistant Organizer)
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  Geminids Meteor Shower Campout and Day Hikes to Granite & Whale Mtn
  • Fri Dec 14
    2:00 PM
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  • 22 attending
  • 2 comments

  Little Blair Valley

  S2 at mile marker 22.9, Anza Borrego, CA (map)

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  Join us for a fun weekend out in the beautiful Anza Borrego Desert State Park to watch the GEMINIDS METEOR SHOWER at night and hike during the day!! We will be out there... Learn more

  Hosted by: kat (Assistant Organizer)
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Recent Meetups

• Saturday at 2:00 PM, 2 Outdoor Adventurers attended
  Full Moon at Mission Bay, San Diego
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  Mission Bay, San Diego is between Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach.  The trail around the bay will be about 12 miles 'n change, as the crow files. Allow for about 6 hours '... Learn more
• Saturday at 7:00 AM, 5 Outdoor Adventurers attended
  Baldy/3ts
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  They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings) and uploaded 35 photos
  I am hoping the weather gods (goddesses?) shine on us this time....im going through withdrawals because i havent done my favorite hike for so long...   this is a great... Learn more
• Saturday at 6:00 AM, 15 Outdoor Adventurers attended
  Skyline Trail- Very Strenuous- 8,400 Feet Gain
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  They rated it 5.008 (8 ratings) and uploaded 129 photos
  

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