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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T180000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Walk: South Palm Wash (Easy) - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Mike McElhatton\, ABDNHA Education Director \nJoin ABDNHA’s Program Director Mike McElhatton on this month’s Full Moon Walk in South Palm Wash. Experience the unique and serene beauty of moonlight on the canyon walls as we take a 1.5-mile walk through South Palm Wash. This is primarily a moderate walk\, with a few areas that require “big steps” and flexibility on inclines. We meet at the ABDNHA Library and carpool from there. A flashlight\, water\, and good hiking shoes are required. Space is limited to 22. Activity cancels whenever cloud cover limits the moonlight. No charge. Call the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to make a reservation.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/full-moon-walk-south-palm-wash-easy-cancelled-due-to-weather/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T120000
DTSTAMP:20251227T175234Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T175234Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Birding: Borrego Springs Resort (Easy) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nIf you can’t tell a sparrow from a flycatcher from a wren\, this trip is for you! Instead of racking up species\, we will slow down and take more time with each individual bird\, learning how to identify them. We will be carrying a scope\, so you’ll get a good look at what distinguishes a bird. 1.5 miles\, no elevation gain\, easy trail. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot by 8:50 am.  Bring snacks\, binoculars\, and water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/beginning-birding-borrego-springs-resort-easy-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260102T230710Z
CREATED:20260102T225611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T230710Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: "Rockhouse hike" REPLACED BY RATTLESNAKE CANYON (STRENUOUS) DUE TO FLOODING - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Carmelita Logerwell and Terri Straub \nHIKE IS FULL – PLEASE CALL ABDNHA at 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nHike 8 miles\, 1375’ gain. Walk up a beautiful canyon to where it ends at an interesting 25 foot dry waterfall. Have fun figuring out the best way up the canyon\, as it is quite wide\, and there are many different routes you could take\, and many rocks to step up and around. But none of them are too difficult. No dirt driving\, park right off the road. Max 15 people. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-rockhouse-hike-replaced-by-rattlesnake-canyon-strenuous-due-to-flooding-full-waitlist-copy/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260106T225448Z
CREATED:20260106T225448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T225448Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Walk: Dos Palmas Reserve (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nDos Palmas is a delightful desert oasis on the northeast side of the Salton Sea. First\, we’ll visit a cathedral-like grove of desert palm trees. Then\, a one-mile walk with beautiful desert views leads us to a series of ponds surrounded by lots of vegetation\, which attract a variety of birds. We’ll look for Ring-necked Duck\, Bufflehead\, Ruddy Duck\, Sora\, Kingfisher\, and others. Maybe we’ll get lucky and see a Prairie Falcon. Total distance\, five miles\, flat. The travel time is 1.5 hours each way. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 am. Bring lunch/snacks\, binoculars\, and water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/birding-walk-dos-palmas-reserve-easy/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T150000
DTSTAMP:20251224T230318Z
CREATED:20251224T230318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T230318Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Hornblende Canyon (Moderate) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Rachel Rench\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nMeet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 8:00 am to carpool to a parking area South of Blair Valley. Parking is limited there\, so we need to take as few cars as possible. The hike up Hornblende Canyon is fairly flat in the beginning\, but you’ll need to be able to navigate a few small dry waterfalls until we reach a 40-foot-high dry waterfall and our turnaround point. We’ll eat lunch here and then return the way we came. This hike will be limited to 15 people. Call the Nature Center to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-hornblende-canyon-moderate-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20251224T231438Z
CREATED:20251224T231438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T231438Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: West Truckhaven Wash (Moderate) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Kathy Bussey\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nA mile east of Arroyo Salado\, on the North side of S22\, lie the unique Truckhaven Rocks\, a Swiss cheese sandstone formation. This 2.3-mile round-trip hike skirts the West side of the Rocks. We will walk up a sandy wash that eventually narrows between weathered sandstone walls. The hike is easy. However\, there is one three-foot dry waterfall that we need to climb up. Meet at ABDNHA and be willing to carpool. 2WD OK. Bring water\, snacks\, a hat\, and sturdy boots. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 18.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-west-truckhaven-wash-moderate-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T120000
DTSTAMP:20251206T220713Z
CREATED:20251206T220713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T220713Z
UID:10000835-1768118400-1768132800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Sentenac Mountain Loop (Strenuous)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Tom Keffer\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nWe start with a pleasant hike up well-shaded Plum Canyon\, but then after a mile\, we’ll head off-trail up a rough canyon\, heading for the summit of Sentenac Mountain. The views on top are sweeping. The descent rejoins the Plum Canyon trail about a half mile from the parking area. Three miles round-trip\, 800’ vertical. Steep with an occasional cholla. Sandy 1.5-mile access road\, suitable for most 2WD. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 am. Wear sturdy boots (no tennies!) and long pants. Bring lunch/snacks\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-sentenac-mountain-loop-strenuous/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T133000
DTSTAMP:20251206T220713Z
CREATED:20251206T220713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T220713Z
UID:10000815-1768136400-1768138200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Short Walk in ABDNHA's Desert Garden
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amateur Botanist Kathy Bussey \nJoin Kathy Bussey for a short stroll around ABDNHA’s desert garden\, a peaceful and beautiful spot filled with desert plants from throughout the southwest deserts\, trees\, cacti\, shrubs\, and annual flowers\, featuring many colorful signs and artwork. The garden begins to bloom in mid-February. Bird activity\, artwork\, and information panels lend additional color. The garden surface is flat\, making it very easy to walk on. Meet in the ABDNHA Parking lot. Call or drop by the Nature Center to register. Also presented on Jan. 25.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/short-walk-in-abdnhas-desert-garden-5/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260112T190351Z
CREATED:20251224T231735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T190351Z
UID:10000892-1768204800-1768219200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Truckhaven Rocks to Coachwhip (Moderate to Fairly Strenuous) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Bruce Kelley\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nHIKE IS FULL – PLEASE CALL ABDNHA at 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nThis walk will explore ancient rocks that were split from the Santa Rosa Mountains and uplifted due to tectonic action\, located just northwest of S22\, near the Salton Sea. This is a moderate three-mile hike mostly in Truckhaven Wash\, circling behind the main rocks visible from the highway. We will leave that wash and cross a ridge to emerge in Coachwhip Canyon. The last part up and the first part down the ridge are steep. Bring water\, hat\, sunscreen\, hiking shoes and you may want a stick (I’ll have several extras). Bring your AWD or 4WD vehicle if possible. We are going to do a shuttle hike. Meet in the parking lot of ABDNHA by 7:50 am. \n 
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-truckhaven-rocks-to-coachwhip-moderate-to-fairly-strenuous-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260103T000750Z
CREATED:20260103T000750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T000750Z
UID:10000912-1768296600-1768305600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Plant Amble (Easy) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Pam Blake\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nThis is a variation on Pam’s ambles\, focused on plants. We will take a leisurely stroll through the desert\, discussing various plant adaptations that enable them to thrive in this challenging environment. Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 9:30 am and return by noon after a relatively short and easy walk. Call the Nature Center to reserve. Activity repeats 2nd Tuesday of the month.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/plant-amble-easy-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260108T005708Z
CREATED:20260108T005708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T005708Z
UID:10000929-1768464000-1768478400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Birding Walk  Salton Sea Unit 1  Vendal Rd. (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie \nToday we head to one of the best birding locations in our region: Unit 1 of the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge. Expect Shovelers\, Teals\, Stilts\, Avocet\, Godwit\, Dowitchers\, thousands of Snow Geese and more. Easy walk of 2 miles RT\, no elevation\, good  tread. Travel time 1 hour each way.  Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks\, binoculars\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/birding-walk-salton-sea-unit-1-vendal-rd-easy/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T113000
DTSTAMP:20251206T215745Z
CREATED:20251206T215745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T215745Z
UID:10000829-1768644000-1768649400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Borrego Walkabout (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Selden McKee and Mike McElhatton \nGet a little exercise\, take some photos\, learn the history\, and hear the stories behind the buildings and places in this tiny desert town we all love so much – Borrego Springs. We will start at ABDNHA and cover approximately 1.5 miles\, all of which is flat. Wear comfortable walking shoes. No charge\, but pre-registration is required at ABDNHA’s Nature Center\, 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/borrego-walkabout-easy/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260117T213346Z
CREATED:20260117T213346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T213346Z
UID:10000934-1768723200-1768744800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Mountain Palm Springs (Moderate)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nWe will visit not one\, not two\, not three\, but five different palm groves\, some of them with up to a hundred trees! 4.5-mile round-trip\, 550’ vertical\, mostly soft sand\, but there are some moderate sections with a bit of bouldering. Be prepared to pay a $10 parking fee. Travel time is 1 1⁄4 hours each way. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 am. Bring lunch/snacks\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-mountain-palm-springs-moderate/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T075000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260112T003504Z
CREATED:20251206T215744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T003504Z
UID:10000826-1768809000-1768827600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: California Riding and Hiking Trail Part 2 (Strenuous)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Rachel Rench\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nMeet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 8:00 am to arrange our car shuttle. We’ll drive up to mile 11.2 on Hwy. S22 and leave a set of cars at the Big Spring parking area. We’ll take the rest of the cars down to Hellhole Canyon and start our hike up to Culp Valley Camp. There will be a $10 parking fee for any vehicle parked at Hellhole Canyon if participants don’t have a State Park pass. From here\, we hike up the California Riding and Hiking Trail to the Culp Valley Campground Trail\, over a small pass\, and descend into Dry Canyon\, where we’ll pick up a faint social trail. The group will follow Rachel up a hill out of Dry Canyon and eventually pick up a trail that will take us back to the parking area on S22. This hike is approximately six miles with 2500′ of elevation gain\, and some steep sections to navigate. Long pants\, long sleeves\, and hiking poles are strongly recommended. Max. 12 people. Call the Nature Center to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-california-riding-and-hiking-trail-part-2-strenuous/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T160000
DTSTAMP:20251209T163844Z
CREATED:20251209T163218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163844Z
UID:10000871-1768896000-1768924800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Crazycline Canyon Loop (Strenuous)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Carmelita Logerwell and Terri Straub\nHike: 5.0 miles\, 1000′ gain. A very rocky and interesting canyon. Plenty of rocks and dry waterfalls to go up\, over\, and around. Many synclines and anticlines\, hence the canyon’s name. High clearance vehicles recommended. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks/lunch\, water\, good hiking shoes\, and a good attitude. (Hike statistics subject to change based on group\, weather\, or other factors.)
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-crazycline-canyon-loop-strenuous/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T140000
DTSTAMP:20251206T215744Z
CREATED:20251206T215744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T215744Z
UID:10000824-1769068800-1769090400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Birding Walk: Sonny Bono Refuge Visitor Center (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nSome of the best birding in our area. We will walk out to Rock Hill\, two miles round-trip\, with no elevation gain. We are likely to see Snow Goose (sometimes in the thousands)\, Shoveler\, Pintail\, Teal\, Dowitcher\, and Burrowing Owl. Travel time is 1 ¼ hours each way. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks\, binoculars\, and water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/birding-walk-sonny-bono-refuge-visitor-center-easy/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260109T190222Z
CREATED:20260109T190222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T190222Z
UID:10000931-1769328000-1769349600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Moonlight Canyon & Inner Pasture Overlook (Fairly Strenuous)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Tom Keffer\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nThis year\, we will be hiking the Moonlight Canyon loop. Halfway around\, we’ll take a three-mile round-trip side trail (four to six-foot waterfalls\, uneven footing\, steep sections) to a terrific view of the Inner Pasture. Five miles round-trip\, 900’ vertical. Park fee $5. Travel time is one hour each way. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot by 7:50 am. Wear sturdy boots (not tennis shoes). Bring lunch/snacks & water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-moonlight-canyon-inner-pasture-overlook-fairly-strenuous/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T133000
DTSTAMP:20251206T215504Z
CREATED:20251206T215504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T215504Z
UID:10000814-1769346000-1769347800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Short Walk in ABDNHA's Desert Garden
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amateur Botanist Kathy Bussey \nJoin Kathy Bussey for a short stroll around ABDNHA’s desert garden\, a peaceful and beautiful spot filled with desert plants from throughout the southwest deserts\, trees\, cacti\, shrubs\, and annual flowers\, featuring many colorful signs and artwork. The garden begins to bloom in mid-February. Bird activity\, artwork\, and information panels lend additional color. The garden surface is flat\, making it very easy to walk on. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot. Call or drop by the Nature Center to register.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/short-walk-in-abdnhas-desert-garden/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T120000
DTSTAMP:20251226T201547Z
CREATED:20251226T200401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T201547Z
UID:10000896-1769416200-1769428800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Mecca Grotto (Fairly Strenuous) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Robin Halford\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nNote the meeting location detailed below. The Mecca grotto collapsed several years ago\, so this hike leads to the beginning of the now impassable slot. Expect sandy washes\, views of the Salton Sea from the high point of the ridge\, as well as a visit to the palm grove on Hidden Spring on the way back. The total hike distance (round-trip) is 5.7 miles. No bouldering\, but there are some uneven\, steep sections on the ridge. Sturdy shoes recommended. Bring snack/lunch\, electrolytes\, water\, and poles. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit 10. \nDriving instructions to the meeting location: Drive North on Hwy. 86 and go right (east) on 66th Ave. Go over the bypass bridge and turn right (east) at the light. Drive 9.9 miles and park just past the jeep road on the right side of Box Canyon Rd. We will meet here. The road is usually OK for 2WD with high clearance.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-mecca-grotto-fairly-strenuous-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20251220T212452Z
CREATED:20251220T212156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212452Z
UID:10000884-1769673600-1769688000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: T-Canyon (Easy to Moderate)
DESCRIPTION:Hike Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie \nA 3-mile hike with 400′ of elevation gain up a local canyon with a “T” at the end\, offering two bitter ends for the price of one. Let’s call it “T-Canyon”. It’s located in the Desert Gardens area out Coyote Canyon. Access is via a sandy road that is usually no problem for most 2WD. Bring lunch/snacks and water. Limit 10. Meet at 7:50 a.m. at ABDNHA.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-t-canyon-easy-to-moderate/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T120000
DTSTAMP:20251226T201406Z
CREATED:20251226T201406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T201406Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Borrego Badlands\, Billowy Loop (Moderate) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Sanjiv Nanda and Alan Parks \nThis loop hike packs a complete badlands experience in just three miles. Appetizer\, main course\, and dessert! Fabulous\, colorful vistas\, soft\, rounded\, billowy mud hills\, and steep malpais cliffs; cross-country route-finding and meandering walks in badlands washes in which you may lose all sense of direction. If you love the feeling of being lost in the badlands\, this hike will keep you smiling. The hike is rated moderate but involves walking through mud hills and loose dirt\, as well as short uphill and downhill scrambles. Meet at the entrance to Palo Verde Wash (S22 mile marker 32.9\, 13.7 miles east of Christmas Circle) from where we will carpool in 4WD/AWD vehicles three miles to the start of the hike. No charge. Max: 22. Call to reserve: 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-borrego-badlands-billowy-loop-moderate-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Hike
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