My old playground growing up only we used motorcycles. Brings back a lot of memories, in fact the bridge you walked across originally was a railroad flat car that was put in when they were building Interstate 10. They would park their heavy equipment on the other side at night using that to cross. That whole area is basically a catch basin that protects Indio and everything East from major floods coming out of the mountains. We called it "the dike" and everyone knew what you were talking about.The area you walked across heading to the power lines was a great spot to catch and release sidewinders at night. In fact that place would come alive at night with kangaroo rats, scorpions, lizards, bats, jack rabbits, coyotes, ....etc. Another fun fact when you're hiking up in the foot hills, underneath your feet is a section of the San Andreas fault. If you look at the foothill formations you're walking on you can see that they're coming out of the ground at a 45° angle, San Andreas has been busy over the years. If you look at the foothills going to the West you'll see groves of palm trees in a straight line. That line is the San Andreas fault. When we were kids we'd go out to the trees and dig down about a foot and hit water courtesy of the fault line. Glad you enjoyed it.
We did this hike a week ago thanks to this video. We watched it before our trip and now just watched it again. Very well done! It was an amazing hike and the best part of our week in Indio. As a 62-year old, I am proud and thankful that I could do it so well and enjoy it so much!
@@californiathroughmylens sure will buddy keep up the great work man I really appreciate the content you put it out and always look forward to where you will go next maybe one day you can set up a subscribers trips lol
Wow, what an amazing desert hike! Through the years I've driven right by there on I-10 and never realized there was such good hiking up in those hills! We'll be out visiting California in June, but from my desert experience and your advise, we'll pass on this hike this trip. Thanks for sharing this great video!
I love the Badlands you see driving towards Salton Sea from Borrego Springs, so pretty, have yet to take any hikes there yet. Powerline trails are usually a no go for me, I don't like to buzz all the way home. I love wind caves. This is a good call for April, since you get brush free trails, so you can see the snakes better.
Appreciate the honesty for the first section. No one wants to say a part of any trail is boring, but sometimes they are. Looks like a great payoff though.
always enjoy coming along on your trips josh! hiking season is almost over here in central AZ. definitely getting too warm especially for me as a Swiss 🧊😂hope you and your family are well ☀️
Nice. Never heard of this hike but I have driven right past it many times. So glad your friend didn't get crushed to death by that sedimentary stone. You kids and your crazy stunts. What a tragedy that could have been. Haha.
Lived in LaQuinta just accross the valley. Got to check out the trails in the back of LaQuinta cove. Hiked there alot as a kid & teenager. Give it a look & check out the steps carved out in the rock. There located at the south west corner at the top of the cove trail head.
It looks pretty warm already. I will have to schedule for early next year to venture thru the Mojave and Joshua Tree National Park, it is too late in the season.
Hey Josh, great info again.... I'm just wondering what camera and lens setup you are using and your stabilization technique... from your glasses reflection it looks like you're handheld but the footage is so smooth... what's the secret?
Thank you to the volunteers with Friends of the Desert Mountains who did all the hard work creating the trail, steps, switchbacks, installing the signs. They are an amazing group of volunteers. Watch for more new trails to be built by these volunteers.
Would love to come here in the winter when it's colder, like Nov-Dec. Is it safe from things like flash flooding though? Some of the canyon areas looked sketchy in the event of a flash flood.
A couple in their 70s went for a hike there yesterday. They somehow got separated and the wife called police . By the time rescuers found him he had already died. It was over 100 degrees with heavy rain and lightning strikes. What were they thinking?
meh... trucked the area for awhile. Most of it looks like a thermonuclear war occurred sometime in the last 100 years or so. You can have it. Give me deep green forest and snow capped peaks.
My old playground growing up only we used motorcycles. Brings back a lot of memories, in fact the bridge you walked across originally was a railroad flat car that was put in when they were building Interstate 10. They would park their heavy equipment on the other side at night using that to cross. That whole area is basically a catch basin that protects Indio and everything East from major floods coming out of the mountains. We called it "the dike" and everyone knew what you were talking about.The area you walked across heading to the power lines was a great spot to catch and release sidewinders at night. In fact that place would come alive at night with kangaroo rats, scorpions, lizards, bats, jack rabbits, coyotes, ....etc. Another fun fact when you're hiking up in the foot hills, underneath your feet is a section of the San Andreas fault. If you look at the foothill formations you're walking on you can see that they're coming out of the ground at a 45° angle, San Andreas has been busy over the years. If you look at the foothills going to the West you'll see groves of palm trees in a straight line. That line is the San Andreas fault. When we were kids we'd go out to the trees and dig down about a foot and hit water courtesy of the fault line. Glad you enjoyed it.
My friends and I would catch rattlesnakes and sidewinders in that area 👍
We did this hike a week ago thanks to this video. We watched it before our trip and now just watched it again. Very well done! It was an amazing hike and the best part of our week in Indio. As a 62-year old, I am proud and thankful that I could do it so well and enjoy it so much!
Beautiful. You make me love America even more.
Wow, thank you!
livin the best life with good buds, what could be better than that
It's hard to beat a good day hiking with friends!
@@californiathroughmylens your videos are a very alluring siren's song for me to return to the west coast
Wow, awesome! Thanks for sharing!..👍👍😎😎
In the 90's this was 'Tweekerville' looks like it's bee cleaned up.
I was there just two weeks ago today. Was amazing!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Nice to see they finally got that trail up and running. They were talking about doing that for a long time.
Oh really? I didn't know that, but yea it is great now
Thanks for making a video of the town I call home
Never knew there was anything in Indio
Haha, be sure to go to TKB Bakery too!
Lol, right?
@@californiathroughmylens sure will buddy keep up the great work man I really appreciate the content you put it out and always look forward to where you will go next maybe one day you can set up a subscribers trips lol
Wow, what an amazing desert hike! Through the years I've driven right by there on I-10 and never realized there was such good hiking up in those hills! We'll be out visiting California in June, but from my desert experience and your advise, we'll pass on this hike this trip. Thanks for sharing this great video!
If you’re coming through this area and heading west, try the Whitewater Preserve. Have a safe trip!
I love the Badlands you see driving towards Salton Sea from Borrego Springs, so pretty, have yet to take any hikes there yet. Powerline trails are usually a no go for me, I don't like to buzz all the way home. I love wind caves. This is a good call for April, since you get brush free trails, so you can see the snakes better.
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Literally love down the street and have never been!
My backyard!! Glad you enjoyed it.
It was an epic hike. I am surprised it took me so long to get to it!
Appreciate the honesty for the first section. No one wants to say a part of any trail is boring, but sometimes they are. Looks like a great payoff though.
Beautiful brother, thanks for the show!
You bet!
Great video 📸👍🏽
always enjoy coming along on your trips josh! hiking season is almost over here in central AZ. definitely getting too warm especially for me as a Swiss 🧊😂hope you and your family are well ☀️
Beautiful!
All the time I spent in J Tree and I never knew this was in the neighborhood. 👍
Back in them hills is where we had the now famous “generator” parties. Who remembers Pig Pen?
Whoa! Cool place!!
Never knew this existed. Very cool.
Nice. Never heard of this hike but I have driven right past it many times. So glad your friend didn't get crushed to death by that sedimentary stone. You kids and your crazy stunts. What a tragedy that could have been. Haha.
haha! Yep, I am glad he survived!
Wow! Will have to check it out. Thank you!🥾
Was there about 10 years ago... totally amazing!
No problem, I hope you enjoy it!
Epic! Nice work!
Great content
Thank you!
yeah !!!! New video ! Let's chill with a beer :)
Love you great videos
Glad you like them!
Lived in LaQuinta just accross the valley. Got to check out the trails in the back of LaQuinta cove. Hiked there alot as a kid & teenager. Give it a look & check out the steps carved out in the rock. There located at the south west corner at the top of the cove trail head.
Thanks for the suggestion, I will look it up!
It looks pretty warm already. I will have to schedule for early next year to venture thru the Mojave and Joshua Tree National Park, it is too late in the season.
Yea, it is probably pretty hot already haha
Hi Josh, what a review of some of the cafes and coffee shops in Indio for after the hike?
Hey Josh, great info again.... I'm just wondering what camera and lens setup you are using and your stabilization technique... from your glasses reflection it looks like you're handheld but the footage is so smooth... what's the secret?
Awesome😳👍👍👍
Cool
Thank you to the volunteers with Friends of the Desert Mountains who did all the hard work creating the trail, steps, switchbacks, installing the signs. They are an amazing group of volunteers. Watch for more new trails to be built by these volunteers.
How can we volunteer?
@@carlacorrales3065 email our volunteer coordinator cking@desertmountains.org! We're happy to have more helping hands.
Would love to come here in the winter when it's colder, like Nov-Dec. Is it safe from things like flash flooding though? Some of the canyon areas looked sketchy in the event of a flash flood.
My parents live 10mins from here and I’ve never been!
Nice Josh! This looks so epic. Going to have explore this soon.
Hi ! I was just curious what kind of camera and editing program do you use for your videos ? love your videos !
Thanks for the message. I use a Sony A7Riii and a Sony A7Siii for most of my videos. Then I edit with Final Cut Pro.
A couple in their 70s went for a hike there yesterday. They somehow got separated and the wife called police . By the time rescuers found him he had already died. It was over 100 degrees with heavy rain and lightning strikes. What were they thinking?
Anytime I go through Indio, always say the north side looks like the Moon
It really does, its pretty crazy looking.
👍🏻😍🚶🏼
When do you think is the best time of year to go there?
I usually plan most of my desert trips for late fall, winter or summer just because of the heat.
love it, so if us UK are allowed back in, when we are all covid jabbed, how far from central LA, sorry dumb question
Don't take that death poison.
It's about 2 hours out from LA, super close to Joshua tree as well 👌
meh... trucked the area for awhile. Most of it looks like a thermonuclear war occurred sometime in the last 100 years or so. You can have it. Give me deep green forest and snow capped peaks.
Does it have 5G out there in case one has to report snake trouble?
I hope the golfers don't hit their golf balls into the Indio Hills Badlands. They'll never get back out onto the golf course after one bad swing. :-)
haha!