3/24/2011
Topic:
Henderson Canyon, Palm Mesa, Borrego Palm Canyon
Alexey
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Hi,
Recently,I hiked several relatively "new" routes in ABSP.
Here is Henderson Canyon, Palm Mesa, Borrego Palm Canyon Loop with the report, pictures and GPS track
http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=931965
on EveryTrail.
<em>edited by Alexey on 3/24/2011</em> |
3/24/2011
Topic:
Mine Peak - Slot Canyon - Canyon Sin Nombre. Loop.
Alexey
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Here is a nice trip in Badlands
Mine Peak - Slot Canyon - Canyon Sin Nombre
report, pictures, GPS track
http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=978434 |
3/24/2011
Topic:
Henderson Canyon, Palm Mesa, Borrego Palm Canyon
Alexey
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dsefcik wrote:
Do you have any trips from Borrego?
You mean Borrego Springs?
Actually, I have hiked almost every corner of the ABSP, but still have some unrealized trips and new ideas like:
Lorenzen's Peak (aka 6582)
Toro - Villager (Santa Rosa) Full Traverse,
a couple of new routes to Whale Peak (from June wash and through Bisnaga Wash)
Red Top Mountain (looks rugged)
etc.
I will share my best trips as soon as I prepare them for EveryTrail. |
3/24/2011
Topic:
Henderson Canyon, Palm Mesa, Borrego Palm Canyon
Alexey
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dsefcik wrote:
This forum topic shows my whale peak route that I did about 3/4 of:
http://forums.anzaborrego.net/travel/anzaborregoprevious/forum/topic43-whale-peak-backpack-possibility.aspx
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Great Plan!
I have a similar idea.
Washes in this particular area are more preferable then ridges, so I am going to use Bisnaga Wash as much as I can and use Smuggler Canyon for an easy descent (hiked it to Whale Peak several times).
I am going to try it on next week.
<em>edited by Alexey on 3/24/2011</em> |
3/28/2011
Topic:
Arroyo Seco del Diablo - West Mesa - Fish Creek ..
Alexey
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Hi,
As I promised, here is one more trip
Arroyo Seco del Diablo - West Mesa - Fish Creek - Sandstone Canyon - Diablo Peak- Arroyo Tapiado.(Loop)
http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=984546
Report, pictures, GPS data |
3/22/2014
Topic:
Santa Rosa traverse (Toro-Dawns-Rabbit-Villager)
Alexey
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Hi everybody, long time no see.
My recent solo Santa Rosa traverse here:
http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2710507
Regards,
Alex |
3/23/2014
Topic:
Santa Rosa traverse (Toro-Dawns-Rabbit-Villager)
Alexey
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Florian wrote:
Neat trip! Farthest i've been is S22 to Villager. Was that your car at the parking area with baby seat in the back?
-Florian
Yes, that was mine. |
3/24/2014
Topic:
Santa Rosa traverse (Toro-Dawns-Rabbit-Villager)
Alexey
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rockhopper wrote:
BTW, what did you eat on your trip? Did you see anything unusual ? Did you see the indian trail crossing at the ridge line
coming up from the Santa Rosa Indian Ruins over to Martinez canyon? Awesome hike!
I have mountaineering background and prefer Mountain House dry food (http://www.mountainhouse.com).
Actually, taking to account the total waterless, you can use some prepared food (like soup or main dish) from a grocery store, but I like to operate water in my way.
I saw some unusual thing during this trip http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=931965 near Palm Mesa, you can look at photos.
There are no distinct trails from Martinez and Nicolas canyons now. |
3/24/2014
Topic:
Santa Rosa traverse (Toro-Dawns-Rabbit-Villager)
Alexey
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Jim (ziphius) wrote:
Epic trip, thanks for posting those photos! It sounds like you were expecting the gate to Toro to be closed.... how much longer would your trip have been if the gate were closed?
edited by ziphius on 3/24/2014
The gate is closed due to winter season till May by BLM, you can check the gate status here:
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains
National Monument Visitor Center
51-500 Highway 74
Palm Desert, California 92260
Phone: (760) 862-9984
But the gate is often open by contractors doing some equipment maintenance on the top.
There are additional 11 miles and about 5000 ft elevation gain from the gate to the trail head. That (and additional 5-6 liters of water) means a full exhausting day with a very heavy backpack.
edited by Alexey on 3/24/2014 |
3/24/2014
Topic:
Santa Rosa traverse (Toro-Dawns-Rabbit-Villager)
Alexey
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Florian wrote:
Alexey wrote:
The gate is closed due to winter season till May by BLM
Interesting. I thought were were talking about the gate near the top a bit below the radio installations. I didn't realize Toro Peak road was closed in winter. I can't even picture where the gate is??
-Florian
I am talking about the huge new gate installed right on the highway about 4 years ago. The gate near the top has a no-trespassing sign (the indian reservation land). The trailhead starts from the pullout right before this gate.
edited by Alexey on 3/24/2014 |
3/24/2014
Topic:
Santa Rosa traverse (Toro-Dawns-Rabbit-Villager)
Alexey
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dsefcik wrote:
I'd love to see your report but your link just spins and spins for me, never loads the page, tried yesterday too.
You are right. Looks like everytrail server has some problems right now, but, in general, this is a very good service to share your tracks. If everybody knows the better one, please share you experience. |