Name: Ladder Canyon/Painted Canyon - Moderate
Start: 2024-12-03T08:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-03T13:30:00-08:00

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No dogs.

Here it is! THE hike to do in the Coachella Valley. 5.5 miles, 600' of elevation, its not a hard hike as far as elevation gain at all. BUT, there are 8 ladders to negotiate. Yes, actual ladders, some of which are rickety, or that you have to rock scramble a bit to get onto and off of. And a short slot canyon to walk through. If you have fear of heights, or claustrophobia, this may not be the hike for you.

After the initial ladders and slot canyon, we top out on a ridge, with a great view of the Salton Sea. We follow the ridge for a bit, before dropping down into beautiful Painted Canyon on our loop. We will have our mid-day snack in the shade of Painted Canyon before heading back through the colorful rocks, and negotiating the final ladders.

Bring a lunch/snack for the trail.

Hiking poles. Personally, I leave my hiking stick at home, because I dont like to mess with it on the ladders. There IS some rocky walking, but only one short steep, slightly treacherous downhill of about 200' long, and 50' descent. Up to you.

Be on time, 8 AM at the parking garage at Spotlight 29, 2nd level, near the elevators . It will take an hour to get to the trailhead. We have to drive down a dirt road about 5 miles. Some sandy soft areas you want to avoid and for sure not stop in. We will opt for SUVs as the best bet. Please bring $10 carpool for your driver minimum as all vehicles will need the car wash after this drive.

Hike is limited to 16.

The more people, the longer the hike takes as we have to negotiate the ladders one at a time, and we look around at all the beautiful scenery in the canyon.

if you are late to the carpool location we will not wait.

DISCLAIMER: All leaders and organizers of this group are not professional guides and do this solely for their own enjoyment. By being a member of this group and choosing to attend this hike, you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, organizers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. By choosing to attend this hike, you agree with the preceding disclaimer

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