Author Archives: Frank Hagar

We continue to be drawn to Mecca, California for the scenery and geology. This trip was something of a surprise due to the number of cars, campers and people that were also enjoying the area. Apparently, a Sunday in February … Continue reading →

There are four canyons included in the Indian Canyon Park. We had hiked three and decided to get the fourth. Murray Canyon is the longest hike (3.9 miles) that we have done. It is an out and back trail following … Continue reading →

Heroic adventures are the adventures that you look back on and think “Man, glad I made it through that one… that was awesome!”. Example: Snowshoeing up the Cache La Poudre River in Colorado in March when you are 20 or … Continue reading →

A reconnaissance trip south to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. 600,000 acres of desert geology, wildlife and vegetation. It is about 84- miles/1.5 hours south with a lot of those miles along the west side of the Salton Sea. Great badlands, … Continue reading →

A short (1.9 – mile loop) with a 328-foot elevation gain with a great waterfall and pool at the top of the loop. This is the third of four Indian Canyons in the San Jacinto Mountains just west of Palm … Continue reading →

A relatively easy 3.2 mile out and back with just over 150 feet of elevation gain for a Christmas Eve hike. Temperature was in the mid 70’s (F) and there was a lovely breeze from the east-southeast. Kiara and Jax … Continue reading →

After reconnoitering with Joy and Larry, we decided that today’s hike would be Split Rock Trail, a 2-mile loop near Jumbo Rock and Skull Rock. It was a little cooler than in October with temps in the high 40’s to … Continue reading →

Another reconnaissance hike in the Indian Canyons. A 1-mile loop that Joni and I had on our list. Better yet, got to do it with Mollie, Olive and Bear! I keep using the same superlatives over and over so refer … Continue reading →