PS - Hike: Covington Flats Loop

Lovely hike in Joshua Tree National Park through varied desert landscapes with Joshua trees, chaparral and pinyon-juniper scrub. Begins at Lower Covington Flats; includes some easy-to-moderate scrambling down several dry waterfalls in a beautiful canyon.

6 Miles with Elevation gain of 700 feet.

The hike is within the Park, but no entry fee is required for access to our trailhead.

We will meet at 8:30 am in the Village Center shopping plaza (56865 – 29 Palms Hwy) in Yucca Valley in front of the Big Lots store. We will car pool/caravan to the trailhead from there. This includes a 9-mile drive along La Contenta Rd., a dirt road with some rough/poorly graded sections.

This is a special invite from Herbie and Bernard of the CV Hiking Club to Great Outdoors Palm Springs.  Priority registration for GO Hike and Event Leaders - learn a new trail.

HIKE LEADER: Bernard and Herbie Rochet

HIKE LOCATOR: Joshua Tree NP

HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate

Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (2 to 3 liters recommended), trail snacks/lunch. Sun protection and layered clothing are recommended. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Hiking poles may be helpful. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are essential. 

Contact Great Outdoors Leader: Scott Connelly email click here

Health Problems/allergies:   Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike.