There is a lot of catchup to do and it is definitely not coming in chronological order. This is a hike that TLC and AMP and I did together this week in the Mecca Hills…. and I say ‘together’ rather loosely. Still not trusting my knee (god knows what I would do if it gave out in the middle of a ladder) I did just the canyon portion while the girls went right for the ladder trail.
The ladder hike is truly an experience not to miss, so I am told. Next year! No matter, the canyon walk is utterly amazing! This year I settled for the magnificent deep canyon walk, enjoying the beauty of the varied rock formations, range of colour and diverse vegetation. It’s a bit of a slog since you are in sand the entire time but, I left the girls at their first ladder and made my way to the last of the ladders they would encounter before heading back. I was still done about 45 minutes to an hour before they came out.
You are about to get a photo dump here so scroll on through, stop and study if you wish and if you like something, do make a comment. It is always appreciated.




















I hope that you get a chance one day to do the ladder hike in the Painted Canyon. I hope too, that one day I get to do the ladder portion of it. It is well worth the drive from Palm Springs to experience this beautiful journey through such a well maintained trail.
What a lovely walk through stunning formations. Thank you for sharing
Thanks Sean! It really is beautiful and my knee is getting better week by week.
I empathize with your knee issues. My right knee is now on the mend after 3 – 4 months of being weak and painful. My solution has been a combination of chiro visits, 3 1/2 weeks in a damp climate walking stairs, and then beginning a week ago I started an intensive training program.
Interesting. We will hopefully get a chance to chat about the intensive training program this summer or fall. I’ve been doing chiro and osteo exercises that I was given before I left.