Hike to the Cross - Palm Desert, CA

We started our hike on the Homestead Trail and then crossed over to the Hopalong Cassidy Trail. The elevation gain is around 700 feet. A moderate 4 mile round trip from the tennis court.

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Gordon hasn't hiked for at least five and half months since he injured his back. I was real surprised that he picked this hike after his recovery because it's a nice hefty climb up to the cross.

Hiking the Hopalong Cassidy Trail

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On Thursday, February 4th, we hiked the Hopalong Cassidy Trail. We parked near the Baptist Church and walked south to the Homestead Trailhead. The Homestead Trail crosses over to the Hopalong Cassidy Trail which we hiked part of the way. Then we exit off on the Gabby Hayes Trail to return to the Baptist Church.

Little Zoey taking a short rest stop after hiking to the top of the hill.

This hike was easy to moderate and one of the few trails on which dogs are allowed. Next Thursday we'll take the full Hopalong Cassidy trail that connects to the Bump-n-Grind Trails. To view pictures, CLICK HERE.

Tucker hiking with his relatives from Minnesota