20.02 Murray Peak, Palm Springs: Gastin/Wildhorse/Clara Burgess Trails
And where to now ...? Always go up in life, editor. A glimpse of Palm Springs and golden ponds through the telephoto lens. (Early morning hike, different day). We could not believe our eyes when we saw the 'golden water'. The sun reflects off the mountain. After returning from Joshua Tree National Park, we undertook a climb to Murray Peak, one of the great hikes in the area. In fact, this could stand anywhere in the world as a day hike, in our opinion. We did this trail two years ago but from a different starting point which made a big difference. The Gastin Trail made it a very enjoyable day by providing an immediate steep and sharp climb with views into the city. Getting back to the previous day, we should have mentioned a bit more information about the national park. It comprises two deserts, the famous Mojave in which Joshua Trees grow and the Colorado that has more cactus type of flora. Okay! That’s all the education you’re going to get from us. Afte...