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SUMMARY:Carrizo Canyon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Carrizo Canyon is open October through December and provides wonderful opportunities to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and many other desert critters. You will learn about the geology of the area and a great outdoor experience close to downtown Palm Desert. This trail is in a sandy wash with uneven terrain. As the canyon narrows there will be some rocks and small boulders to hike around and step over. \nHike rating is easy\, approximately 3 miles round trip. Elevation gain is approximately 350 feet. Sorry no dogs are allowed on this trail. Bring snacks and 2 liters of water per person. Wear close-toed shoes\, sun hat and sunscreen. \nRSVP required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time. \nPlease note: We will meet at the Art Smith Trailhead parking lot located just past the driveway for the Visitor Center approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74. View map/UTM coordinates directions for trailhead location: 33.667957\, -116.407666 \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.  \nA suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nTicket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event and will be published at that time. Your optional non-refundable donation is not a ticket to attend.  \n 
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/carrizo-canyon-hike-6/
LOCATION:Art Smith Trail Parking Lot\, Art Smith Trailhead\, Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dead Indian Canyon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Dead Indian canyon is only open from October through December and provides wonderful opportunities to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and many other desert critters. You will learn about the geology of the area and a great outdoor experience close to downtown Palm Desert. \nThis trail traverses a sandy wash with uneven terrain with cobble (small rocks). Hike rating is easy\, approximately 2 miles round trip. Elevation gain is approximately 250 feet. Sorry no dogs are allowed on this trail. \nBring snacks and 1 liter of water per person. Wear close-toed shoes\, sun hat and sunscreen. \nRSVP is required. Check-in 15 minutes prior to start time. \nPlease note: We will meet at the Art Smith Trailhead parking lot located just past the driveway for the Visitor Center approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74.\nView map/UTM coordinates for trailhead location: 33.667957\, -116.407666 \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nA suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nTicket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event and will be published at that time. Your optional non-refundable donation is not a ticket to attend.  \n\n 
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/dead-indian-canyon-hike-2/
LOCATION:Art Smith Trail Parking Lot\, Art Smith Trailhead\, Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: VOLUNTEER ONLY - Skeleton Canyon Hike
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\n\nVOLUNTEERS! We will be hiking into the Mecca Wilderness in the Chuckwalla National Monument. This hike is classified as easy with 3.5 to 4.5 miles and an elevation gain of over 300 feet. \nExperience walking along the San Andreas Fault network and see and touch red fault gorge covered hills as we hike through the Skeleton Canyon wash. We will be surrounded by the Mecca Hills and have opportunities to explore smaller canyons and even a slot canyon during this hike. With some luck we will have wildflowers blooming in the canyons. \nThis is not your typical Coachella Valley hike so do not miss the opportunity to experience the amazing Mecca Wilderness. Sorry\, no dogs are allowed for this event. \nBring 3 liters of water\, a snack to enjoy\, wear closed-toed shoes\, sun hat and sunscreen. \nRSVP required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time. \nNOTE: We will meet at the intersection of Box Canyon Rd and Painted Canyon Rd and caravan to the trailhead.  View map/UTM coordinates directions for trailhead location: 33.575860\, -115.996090  \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918. \n  \nYOU MUST BE A CURRENT VOLUNTEER TO ATTEND.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/volunteer-only-skeleton-canyon-hike/
LOCATION:Box Canyon and Painted Canyon Roads\, Box Canyon Road and Painted Canyon Road\, Mecca\, CA\, 92254\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Yoga with a Ranger
DESCRIPTION:Join a National Monument park ranger for an outdoor fun yoga flow for all skill levels. Connect with the landscape through a sequence of physical postures\, movements\, and breathing techniques that also strengthen your body and mind. Poses commonly mimic Earth\, animals and trees. This outdoor activity is routinely performed barefoot. \nBring a yoga mat or towel\, water\, and sunscreen. Limited to 15 participants. Meet on the Visitor Center patio. \nView map/UTM Coordinates for the Visitor Center: 33.67149\, -116.40839 \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nSponsored by the Bureau of Land Management in partnership with Friends of the Desert Mountains. \nRSVP required. Reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/yoga-with-a-ranger-18/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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