MISSION CREEK TO WHITEWATER
- Meet at Whitewater Parking Lot at 8 AM
- 6.4 miles
- Hiking time: 4 hours
- Total Elevation Gain/Loss: 600 feet
- Trailhead Elevation: 2500’
- Difficulty Rating: Moderate
- Expected time of return: 4 PM
- Type: Trail- One Way with car shuttle
- Terrain: rocky trail, sandy areas, stream crossing, narrow drop-offs.
Hike Leaders: Scott C. and Sherwood C.
Directions to Meeting Location: From Interstate 10, take the Whitewater exit north... turn left on Whitewater Canyon Road.... travel five miles to the Preserve at the end of the Road. See map for directions - click here
Description:
One of the best trails in the Coachella Valley! Lots of flowers, the creek is running and the birds are singing.
We hike 6.4 miles one way from the Mission Creek Preserve to the Whitewater Preserve, within The Wildlands Conservancy. We meetup at the Whitewater Preserve parking area and shuttle cars to the Mission Creek parking area, and trailhead. From Mission Creek's Preserve's historic Stonehouse, we hike up the West Fork Trail two miles to the Pacific Crest Trail, proceed past Red Dome to the canyon bottom.... crossing the Whitewater River.... to the Canyon View Loop Trail .... leading to Whitewater Preserve Ranger Station. This is a well-maintained trail with total elevation gain/loss of approximately 600 feet.
Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch and snacks. Sun Protection and layered clothing are recommended. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required.
Bring extra pair of socks or water shoes for water crossing. Be prepared to get boots wet.
Hiking poles may be helpful.
MORE ABOUT THE MISSION CREEK PRESERVE - click here
MORE ABOUT THE WHITEWATER PRESERVE -click here
TRAIL MAP - click here
Hiking Requirements: Although the trail is fairly level, the elevation is at 4600 feet so you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.
Carpooling: Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share.
Cancel: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.
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Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.
