Palm Springs, Calif., is a great destination for hot and fun summer hikes. But it can also be a winter haven. Here, we break down some of the best hikes the area has to offer.
By John R. Beyer
For the Victorville Daily Press
My friend, Larry, asked if I’d ever heard of the ladders. I thought it a strange question since I’ve been climbing up and down ladders all my life. But I should’ve known better; when Larry speaks, the question might require deeper thought.
“You mean, like when Laureen wants a different pair of shoes from the top of our closet? Sure, usually I need an extension ladder. It’s a very tall walk-in.”
“No, I mean the hike through the Painted Canyon Trail near Mecca.”
I shook my head. “Nope, that doesn’t ring a bell, and I’ve been on hikes where you can actually ring a bell at the top of the trail.” Admittedly, a cheap plug for an earlier column I wrote concerning Bell Mountain in Apple Valley.