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Cinder Cone Peak, Mojave, California

Coming back from our brief trip to Vegas, we went back into Mojave National Preserve, this time from the north. We checked out the fab Lava Tube (not much of a hike for that, but we liked the light beams), then climbed this Marilyn. There's a track all the way, although lots of loose marble-like roc...
by Mrs Scoob
Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:31 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Cinder Cone Peak, Mojave, California
Replies: 0
Views: 11

Goldstrike Canyon, Nevada

What an amazing adventure playground with boulders, scrambles and ropes! We'd watched a few videos on this one, so were well prepared. It was still tough going though, especially on the way back up. What a day! :D PXL_20240224_182608810.jpg PXL_20240224_184210082.jpg PXL_20240224_190509921.jpg 20240...
by Mrs Scoob
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:57 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Goldstrike Canyon, Nevada
Replies: 0
Views: 12

Amboy Crater & Kelso Dune, California

Amboy Crater: 5.8km, 110m, 1hr51 Interesting volcano site. We followed the trail up, through the middle of the crater, and back around the rim to the high point. PXL_20240222_170244930.jpg PXL_20240222_171209068.jpg PXL_20240222_174535571.jpg PXL_20240222_174640249.jpg PXL_20240222_175910503.jpg PXL...
by Mrs Scoob
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:56 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Amboy Crater & Kelso Dune, California
Replies: 0
Views: 11

Joshua Tree National Park summits

Mount Inspiration, Keys View 3.51km, 256m, 1hr20 Parked at view point, walked up the trail to the summit then came back along the top for the South Point too. Carried on past the car park to join the crowds and walk the short loop for Keys View. PXL_20240221_190547511.MP.jpg PXL_20240221_191643925.j...
by Mrs Scoob
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:55 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Joshua Tree National Park summits
Replies: 0
Views: 13

Barker Dam, Joshua Tree National Park

A quick walk in between showers today, as we drove through the north side of Joshua Tree NP.

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Handy sign at the start of the loop
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Well marked (busy) trail with lots of interesting rocks along the way
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Not much to the dam itself, no water here today
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A few Joshua Trees along the way
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Even some petroglyphs (different symbols to what we've seen before)
by Mrs Scoob
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:39 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Barker Dam, Joshua Tree National Park
Replies: 0
Views: 17

Cahuenga Peak & Mount Lee, LA

On a day trip to Los Angeles, we wanted to get up to the Hollywood sign. This route went up to Wisdom Tree, over Cahuenga Peak and out to the back of the (fenced off) sign on Mount Lee. :D PXL_20240215_215401581.jpg PXL_20240215_221847650.jpg PXL_20240215_221734294.jpg PXL_20240215_223649417.jpg PXL...
by Mrs Scoob
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:56 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Cahuenga Peak & Mount Lee, LA
Replies: 0
Views: 18

Torrey Pines loop, San Diego, California

I didn't track the stats for this one, so I've taken the figures from the All Trails app. We walked the Red Butte, Yucca Point and Razor Point trail. Nice route with sea views and interesting features all along with plants and eroded cliff sides. PXL_20240213_211817766.jpg PXL_20240213_221419408.MP....
by Mrs Scoob
Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:45 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Torrey Pines loop, San Diego, California
Replies: 0
Views: 16

Eagle Mountain route

In the Cottonwood area in the south of Joshua Tree National Park, we set off to 'bag' the high point, Eagle Mountain (a P6 - 600m prominence hill). We knew it would be a big day, with 17km and around 800m ascent... But we weren't prepared for the rugged terrain, so turned back before we got to the t...
by Mrs Scoob
Sat Feb 10, 2024 4:29 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Eagle Mountain route
Replies: 0
Views: 19

Mecca Canyons and Orocopia Mountain, California

A fun hike (like an adventure playground!) up Ladder Canyon, along the ridge and down Painted Canyon in the Mecca Hills, near Palm Springs. (8.14km, 239m ascent, 2h22m). PXL_20240208_171052718.jpg PXL_20240208_172214295.jpg 20240208_194652-COLLAGE.jpg 20240208_194934-COLLAGE.jpg PXL_20240208_1804567...
by Mrs Scoob
Fri Feb 09, 2024 5:24 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Mecca Canyons and Orocopia Mountain, California
Replies: 0
Views: 21

Sears Point, Arizona

More of an exploratory wander than a hike, but I'm logging here as we covered quite a distance :lol: Fascinating area with petroglyphs all around :D PXL_20240205_164315963.jpg PXL_20240205_170201251.jpg PXL_20240205_170445672.jpg PXL_20240205_183144690.jpg PXL_20240205_194758617.jpg PXL_20240205_200...
by Mrs Scoob
Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:51 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Sears Point, Arizona
Replies: 0
Views: 25

Wellton Hills High Point, Arizona

Another high point in the Barry M Goldwater military ground. This time much closer to the entrance, so we didn't have too far to go over the soft sandy tracks. :lol: We mapped out our own route for this one, then turned up onto the hill too soon :roll: That ridge up became tough too soon, so we came...
by Mrs Scoob
Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:49 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Wellton Hills High Point, Arizona
Replies: 0
Views: 16

Copper Mountains High Point, Arizona

Afternoon walk, big effort! In Barry M Goldwater military ground near Yuma (needed to get a free permit and check in online), then a long drive through sandy roads. We had downloaded a route to follow, but with no paths it was really just picking our way around and over the big boulders and through ...
by Mrs Scoob
Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:24 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Copper Mountains High Point, Arizona
Replies: 0
Views: 20

Muggins Wilderness loop Arizona

A 'plan B' walk as we couldn't find a good/safe starting point for a wee hill Scoob picked out overlooking the army's proving ground at Yuma. :lol: This is a well marked, maintained trail that loops around Muggins Mountain. We occasionally checked for a route up the rocky peak, but happy enough to j...
by Mrs Scoob
Wed Jan 31, 2024 4:07 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Muggins Wilderness loop Arizona
Replies: 0
Views: 22

Telegraph Ridge High Point, Arizona

Still based around Yuma in the Arizona/California border, today's hike was up a mostly paved road to a big group of masts. Super steep though! We passed the masts and went out along the ridge to the high point as marked in Peakbagger. :D Another cracking day in the desert! 8) PXL_20240127_192753364....
by Mrs Scoob
Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:21 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Telegraph Ridge High Point, Arizona
Replies: 0
Views: 14

Stud Mountain, California

We'd planned a big route out to Stud Mountain and back along the ridge/tops back to Pasadena Mountain. But! It took us so long to reach the first summit we decided to just come back out. Slow going over the rough ground with loose rocks and some that crumble when you touch them (not good for hand ho...
by Mrs Scoob
Sat Jan 27, 2024 5:48 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Stud Mountain, California
Replies: 0
Views: 28
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