Rancho Mirage-Chuckwalla Trail Full Moon Hike
Description: Grab your hiking boots and join Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a full moon hike on the lower portion of the Chuckwalla Trail. You will experience the views of our desert mountains in the amazing wash of moonlight and shadows, as well as the urban night lights of the Coachella Valley.
Overview: This easy hike (Rating below 50) is generally suitable for anyone who enjoys walking. Mostly level or with a slight incline.
Time: 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Difficulty: Easiest (Rating: 40); For more information about the Difficulty Rating: Shenandoah Hiking Difficulty Scale
Distance: 2 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 feet (equals 40 flights of stairs)
Terrain & Obstacles: The trail is narrow, 2 feet wide and has 1-steep incline with cobbled desert terrain.
Requirements: Bring 1-2 liter of water per person, headlamp or flashlight and wear close-toed shoes.
Recommended: Hiking poles.
Meeting Location: Rancho Mirage City Hall Upper Parking Lot; 69825 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. UTM Coordinates: 33.771071, -116.448379
For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.
A suggested non-refundable donation of $10.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
Tickets will be made available 1 week prior to the event.