Discover nature while learning about our cultural history, desert ecosystems, fascinating geology, and rare flora and fauna. Our expert tour guides will take you to our most scenic desert destinations where you will experience the abundant natural beauty that surrounds us.
This is the perfect time of year to experience our mild temperatures, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and the blooming cacti and wildflowers. Limited spaces available.
Reserve your spot now by calling 760-366-5440, or use our Online Registration.
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One hike per week (Sat or Sun), Feb-April, Oct-Dec. See schedule below.
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| Who: |
Naturalists, Hikers, Explorers and Outdoor Enthusiasts of all ages. Hikes range from easy to difficult.
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Most hikes are scheduled in Joshua Tree National Park. See schedule for more info on each hike.
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$10 for Land Trust members. $25 for non-members (includes one MDLT membership).
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1/2 day to full day.
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Sat, April 17 (2 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
Hike: Base of Quail Mountain (Joshua Tree) Enjoy a nature walk through a portion of a wildlife corridor that extends from the base of Quail Mountain- home to Bighorn Sheep, Bobcat, Coyote, Desert Tortoise and dozens of bird species. Pat will familiarize hikers with the beautiful and rare wildlife habitat in this area as well as the native flora and fauna. MDLT is currently is escrow to save this beautiful piece of land. Hike led by Pat Flanagan.
Hike Level and Length: Easy, approx. 2 miles round trip. Very mild elevation gain
Meet: Parking lot of the Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center located at 6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree at 2:00pm to form a carpool, which leaves promptly at 2:15 |
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 How To Register / Pay
Download hike release form (pdf) here. Please print form and bring to the hike - one for each hiker!
Please print your PayPal receipt and consider this your automatic hike confirmation from MDLT.
PLEASE NOTE: The non-member $25 hiking fee includes a MDLT membership!
BIOS
 Jacob Colella was born and raised in Joshua Tree, CA. Spending most of his days exploring the park and its surrounding areas, Jacob considers this area his playground. As a native, he has learned the real history of Joshua Tree, the native plants and animals and the changes that have taken place here. As an avid rock climber and guide, he is in great physical shape and enjoys the outdoors.
Pat Flanagan is a native Californian born with DNA coded for creosote and aridity. Pat has a bachelor’s degree in Biology and has used it to involve a wide variety of audiences in desert ecosystems. Currently, she is the Resource Advocate for the Mojave Desert Land Trust focusing her attention on land use issues throughout the Mojave Desert, as well as introducing people to special places the Trust is acquiring – like the Quail Mountain Project in south Joshua Tree. The other half of her time she writes classroom and field trip curriculum for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students in the Imperial Valley. This work links science with the human story through adventures exploring the geology, natural history, and human escapades along the San Andreas Fault.
 Rich and Vera Pringle are retired corporate and federal executives, respectively, and fulltime RV'ers for 14 years who summer in the Rocky Mountains and winter in the Coachella Valley/Palm Springs area. They lead hikes and build trails with hiking clubs in both locations. Their focus is on the hiking experience versus the destination, and they provide both factual (Vera) and fanciful (Rich) information on their interpretive hikes
Mark Wheeler, M.S., Education, has spent thirty years hiking and studying the mountain and desert landscapes of the west coast. Mr. Wheeler has worked extensively with wilderness-adventure programming groups such as Outward Bound, training both students and instructors in wilderness travel skills and group dynamics.
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Uprising Adventure Guides offers a complete outdoor instruction curriculum in Joshua Tree and Idyllwild. Year around climbing courses available, please see website for more info: www.uprising.com or call 1-888-CLIMB-ON
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