We went to the Pioneertown Mountains Preserve and hiked the Indian Loop Trail and up to Chaparrosa Peak, 7.5 miles with an overall gain of 1,200 ft.
We started at the trailhead located at the overflow parking area. Sawtooth Mtns in the distance to the left.
There were lots of wildflowers in bloom along this trail and many boulders.
The purple phacelia (above) and purple Canterbury bells were predominant today.
Another view of the Sawtooth Mtns
bright orange Dudlea against the rocks
Lots of interesting rock formations
lovely hike amidst the flowers and boulders
We enjoyed this hike
nolina
The side trail leading up to Chaparrosa peak which is hidden from view by another peak here
more beautiful boulders and rock formations
lots of pumice on this section of the trail
Our first view of Mt San Jacinto in the far distance
view from the top of Chaparrosa Peak with Mt San Jacinto in the distance
Panos from Chaparrosa Peak:
field of bright yellow wildflowers with Mt San Jacinto in the distance
hiking down the other side of the Indian loop trail
Black Lava Butte in the distance
looking up the other side of Chaparrosa peak
Trail heading down to Pipes Canyon
The hillsides were colored purple from the plentiful wildflowers
A stream in Pipes Canyon created an oasis of green, giving us delightful shade
Olsen ruins
California poppies and other wildflowers along the trail
rock art
The trailhead on the far end of the Indian Loop Trail, now that we are almost done, we are warned about mountain lions and rattlesnakes.
Joshua Tree
two of the many lizards we saw along the trail today
some of the many wildflowers and other flora we saw on the trail today:
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