PALM SPRINGS
After Schlopping around in the rain in Vancouver this last month, Jim and I decided to take advatage of a deal to Palm springs. Aaaaah, sunny Palm Springs! Hot, dry, 25-30 degrees.
AND THIS IS WHY I RUN....
Not so much for 'winning' or a 'tight butt', but more so I can adventure through backcountry and see things that others could never see! I am my own 'tour bus'. But instead of sitting in a stuffy bus, seeing only the touristy things. I get to feel the terrain, smell the air, touch the plants and go places a tour bus could never go!!!
RAVE 10 mile RUN IN PALM SPRINGS
While staying in Palm Canyon Drive area, we would look up at the mountains wondering...where the trails are. With some local investigation and driving around we found the LYKKEN TRAIL! 
Short warmup on the road, then straight up switchbacks for 1.2 miles or so to immediate vistas! Then, a fun run alongside the mountain with views of Palm Springs below. What a Beautiful way to start our day!
Cool trail.
We ran until we basically hit , well ,a cliff. I believe it is called Taquiz Canyon. Again, beautiful views. We met a lady who did a hike straight up every Sunday for 18 years. She was unaware this longer/more gradual trail existed. Funny how people get in a rut.INDIAN CANYONS
We shared our love of the outdoors with our Daughter. We did a very interesting hike thru the oasis then up top of Indian Canyons. A lovely 2-3 mile easy, hot hike. She thouroughly enjoyed it.
JOSHUA TREE
Of course, any visit to Palm Springs should include the drive thru Joshua Tree National Park. Amazing trees,landscape and rock formations. Nice campgrounds with lots of rock climbers. There is actually a climber on the TOP of the phallic rock on the right. Amazing.
MISC
Of course, the trip includes shopping, drinking, and lounging by the pool. But those events weren't nearly as memorable as the adventures above. I can't wait to go back. There is soo much more to see and do! I want to hike more in Joshua tree, and go visit the 'Salton Sea"- the start of Badwater race, etc, etc,
I think we were the only ones in Palm Springs who diddn't golf! ha ha !
Heather
4 comments:
Once again some great pictures. Love the places you guys go. I look forward to seeing some of them one day.
Awesome explanations!
I have run on those same trails every year during spring break. We haven't visited Palm Springs for 2 years now, and I miss it. I guess it is time for a return visit. Thanks for reminding me of that very special place.
Gorgeous pictures. Like Eric, I wish I could spend tons of time running on trails with views like that!
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