Overnight trip up Rockhouse Canyon
Did this last year and found the spring! Hike up Rockhouse Canyon to a wonderful campsite among the cottonwoods.
Description from Afoot and Afield:
Rockhouse Canyon and the broad, sloping alluvial basin drained by it-informally known as Rockhouse Valley -constitute one of Southern California’s truly forgotten places. Prior to the 20th century, Cahuilla Indian villages thrived here. After the Cahuilla moved to the nearby Santa Rosa Indian Reservation around 1900, a few hardy prospectors made forays into the area, traveling along the ancient footpaths and, in some cases, living in the old rock houses built by the Cahuilla. Today, there is
still no road beyond the lower reaches of Rockhouse Canyon. The closest inhabited place is several miles away.
Track from last year
Spring location
Check out photos from November 2023
2022 Trip
Max and I plan on camping somewhere in Clark Valley on Friday night. Then on Saturday morning we can caravan to the trailhead.
Mileage: ~20 miles round trip and 3400ft elevation gain (assuming we are able to drive as far as last time)
Weather: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-116.3696721127042&lat=33.45765553887085#.Y1IWkOzMJyA
DISCLAIMER: Hike at your own risk. Be responsible for yourself and your safety. Make good decisions. With any trip, things can change, reservations can get lost, the unexpected can happen. A go-with-the-flow attitude is always a good thing, and most importantly, let’s all have fun! This is an advanced hike. Make sure you are in good enough physical shape for the distance, elevation changes, and terrain. The hike leaders in this group aren’t professional hike leaders. By signing up for these events, you agree not to hold the Meetup organizers responsible for whatever happens to you on these events. The hiking group does not certify the expertise of the organizers, the event or assistant organizers (hike leaders) and…We are NOT responsible for any possible losses or injuries.
