BPL member Chad Eagle and I did a two day loop in Joshua Tree. It was hot, we found water, and we lived to tell about it.
Anyway… we had a great time. And now I’m off to the Nevada desert for week for more of this :)
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Joshua Tree Two-day Loop
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A nice adventure! I enjoyed both the trip report and pictures, thanks for sharing.
Good stuff Nick! Thanks for sharing.
Nice TR!
Nice! I haven't been in that area for many years, very beautiful. I've been doing some desert hiking in Oregon in recent years but California is a lot drier. What would have happened if there had been no water?
Excellent. Thanks for the photos and the tales.
Excellent. I'm impressed with your knowledge of our SoCal deserts, Nick.
You both had a nice little scramble out there Nick.
The ocotillo in J-Tree resemble ours in NM. We're waiting for first rain of the year to finally bring out the leaves from their slumber. We haven't received as much as a sprinkling in months.
Nick,
Again, you take us down that primrose path to the Rock Candy Mountain.
Thanks,
Tom
Added a couple pictures I left out as I am in a hurry to pack and leave for another trip.
Thanks for all the nice comments.
Jerry,
"What would have happened if there had been no water?" BIG problem! Whenever hiking in deserts one needs to verify water sources. That mean a first hand report from someone you trust 100%, or going out ahead of time and personally verifying it. Otherwise, carry all the water you will need in case there isn't water.
Nick,
Excellent report and photos. It must have been HOT out there. I was in (relatively) nearby Whitewater preserve, and it was plenty hot there. Glad you found water. I’ve got a couple of spots I want to check out out there re water.
Take care,
Cool guys. I'd love to get out with both of you again soon.
What an excellent little adventure. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. I enjoyed the words and pictures.
Nick,
Excellent trip. I'm sure I've actually been there earlier this year, at least your exit canyon. I recognize the palms and that dense patch of O. bigelovii (definitely a place to watch your step!). I recall thinking that continuing further upcanyon past the palms would be a serious boulder-fest. Great cross-country trip!
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