Monthly Archives: January 2012

Coyote Hole petroglyphs

Today I wanted to do a short hike since the weather is so nice so I decided to search for the Coyote Hole petroglyphs which are right in Quail Springs wash near the town of Joshua Tree. I searched for … Continue reading

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Johnny Lang to Keys View hike

Today I did my first hike with a new hiking group that enjoys long strenuous hikes. The group leader Udi is a serious hiker to put it mildly. He has hiked the longest trail in JTNP of 37 miles in … Continue reading

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Upper Covington Flats hike

Having recently joined a local hiking club that schedules very long (15-50 mile) day hikes I thought that I better do a training hike before a club hike on Saturday. So on Tuesday I hiked from Black Rock CG up … Continue reading

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Bigfoot Trail hike

On Wednesday my plan was to hike the Bigfoot Trail from La Contenta dirt road for 4 miles then hike back to the road. Since there wasn’t any parking for my large truck where the trail crosses the road I … Continue reading

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Eureka Peak hike

Went on a good hike to the top of Eureka Peak on Monday. It is a fairly well marked route since they added a sign at a fork in the wash where everyone, including me, went the wrong way before. … Continue reading

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Black Rock Campground Host

I am now the Campground Host at Black Rock Campground. It is on the northwest side of Joshua Tree National Park. The road ends at the campground so there is no through traffic to contend with. There is not an … Continue reading

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