This blog will detail 1,000 video hikes in Southern California. By Southern California, I am drawing a line from San Luis Obispo to the Nevada Border. Anything south of that line will be declared "Southern California". In a way, it is a personal challenge to do so many hikes. Mainly, however, it is my way of showcasing how many hiking opportunities there really are right in our own geographic back yard. As a blog, it serves as a companion piece to my Youtube channel "Mike On The Trail". It is also a work in progress, as I don't actually have 1,000 edited videos completed. This will take effort for quite some time before it is declared done. Even then, there will still be more out there. Here's to hiking and all the positive effects it has had on my life...and possibly yours!
Summary Sure, you're in the desert, but Big Morongo Canyon certainly doesn't seem like it. Thanks to the Morongo Fault, there is a water source sitting out in the open. Over the years, water thriving trees and plants have grown around it and formed a lush desert jungle. After nature took care of that, pathways were built through the preserve which creates a unique desert hiking experience.
Strolling along the boardwalk.
A trail system loops around the preserve floor. An additional trail extension climbs above the preserve and gives good views down into it. In wet years, this is a very green place, with nice pools of water. In dry years, it is not usually quite as green, but still it is a great place to take a walk. This is also a great gathering spot for birds and bird watchers.
More of the same, yet it never gets old.
Behind the preserve is the rest of the canyon. The canyon is not quite as lush, but it is possible to walk through the canyon all the way to Indian Canyon Drive near Desert Hot Springs. This canyon extension to the hike may have private property restrictions, though. I was lucky enough to do it once before, but changes happen, and it is best to always be prepared to act accordingly when on site.
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