4/18/2017 Topic: Trying to figure out where this is in the park dlichterman	Hey all - My grandfather recently passed away and we were looking at some old slides of when they would camp out there in the 70s. I was wondering if any of you recognize these and could point out where it is. I think it looks like the Indian Gorge area but I've only been out there once on the north fork and I don't remember it well. Sorry for the poor quality - I could go back with a DSLR and try to take better pics if needed. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, -Daniel
4/18/2017 Topic: Trying to figure out where this is in the park dlichterman	dsefcik wrote: Probably Mtn Palm Springs area. That was my thought as well - I think the Palm Bowl grove or Southwest grove looking at the satellite images on google maps and comparing to california trail map Might have to go do some hiking.
4/18/2017 Topic: Trying to figure out where this is in the park dlichterman	Oh damn that looks just like it, thanks! Looks like if you go from Indian grove you gotta go over the hill, but coming from mountain springs camp is mostly flat along the wash?
4/19/2017 Topic: First time in the park- need recommendations dlichterman	Came here to recommend Culp Valley as well. Temps are usually 10-15 degrees cooler than Borrego Springs. Grapevine Canyon is a fun easy offroad trail you could take down to the 78 where you could find some more hiking. Be careful with the heat and bring plenty of water. There is also Rodriguez and Orriflame canyon if you wanted to not be in a campground - but you have to be careful where you camp as there is a lot of private land up there.

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