tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post4031792342765442788..comments2024-03-20T16:58:06.425-07:00Comments on Cannundrums: Mecca Hills: Painted Canyon, Hidden Spring, the Grotto and the CorkscrewBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15527560924729632331noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-86543085951900717642018-05-10T13:58:04.497-07:002018-05-10T13:58:04.497-07:00Thanks for letting me know. I may have to take my ...Thanks for letting me know. I may have to take my grandkids out there and let them see the foxes. Great car camping place. Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527560924729632331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-88732892870655581172018-05-08T01:21:47.202-07:002018-05-08T01:21:47.202-07:00I was just there May 4 & 5, 2018, the foxes ar...I was just there May 4 & 5, 2018, the foxes are still there, they visited our camp site both nights we were there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02185898726139174983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-34579199515142226732017-01-27T11:00:47.551-08:002017-01-27T11:00:47.551-08:00Thanks for all the info on painted canyon. I appre...Thanks for all the info on painted canyon. I appreciate you sharing these places with your scouts and growing their knowledge of the natural world. However it is very bad to feed foxes human food, as well as any wild animal. They will begin to associate humans with food and this can lead to many problems. Here is a good web site that has lots of information on good camping practices: https://lnt.org/. This is all good stuff to teach to your scouts to help them become good stewards of wild places. Thanks again for the info, and nice photos!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02012534385795442588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-67063219854576063132016-07-09T12:20:13.605-07:002016-07-09T12:20:13.605-07:00I'm pretty sure this is the place we went with...I'm pretty sure this is the place we went with my LDS scout troop from Riverside CA...probably around 1971. I still remember it as being one of the most fun activities of my life. Exploring the canyons and caves was so cool for a 12-year old. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010858798779377865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-18299315611214664152014-03-26T18:14:24.168-07:002014-03-26T18:14:24.168-07:00Went there around 1983. Best trip ive gone on. Joe...Went there around 1983. Best trip ive gone on. Joe was my scout leader. Tall guy with a full beard and glasses. I think it was troop 122. Thanks again joe your an awesome guy. Sincerely,john carbajal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-43558237060144075092013-03-09T13:03:34.009-08:002013-03-09T13:03:34.009-08:00I'm sorry you had a problem. I've not had ...I'm sorry you had a problem. I've not had it happen yet, but I guess it is inevitable.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527560924729632331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-313264043640000722013-03-09T08:34:11.973-08:002013-03-09T08:34:11.973-08:00I was in the area from Michigan on business in Feb...I was in the area from Michigan on business in February, and hiked the ladder canyon trail along with some of the side canyons before my flight home. The area is beautiful and the hike was great, except when I got back to the parking area to find my rental car had been broken into & all my stuff had been stolen. I've been hiking mountains & canyons all over southern California for years when I get free time on business trips, and this is the first time I've ever had a problem. Funny thing was there were lots of people around & even some families having picnics near the parking area. I've done some checking on various websites since getting back and have found this has become a real problem recently. Just something to keep in mind for next time. I'll definitely be going back when I get a chance.Terrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-11246919771188590942013-01-07T09:41:37.766-08:002013-01-07T09:41:37.766-08:00Ladder Canyon itself can be done pretty quickly. I...Ladder Canyon itself can be done pretty quickly. If you allocate a few hours, that should be enough time to hike up from the end of the road, go through the canyon and up on top of the hill and back out. Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527560924729632331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-40953205130030186872013-01-06T13:52:27.950-08:002013-01-06T13:52:27.950-08:00Loved your descriptions. I am thinking of taking s...Loved your descriptions. I am thinking of taking some geology students there in Feb for a day trip; how much time did you spend on the ladder canyon?<br />Martha<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11138251153057613284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-2325149000819854752012-01-03T21:27:28.616-08:002012-01-03T21:27:28.616-08:00Bob, that was a long time ago that the yellow rock...Bob, that was a long time ago that the yellow rock was there. Have fun and a great adventure with your scouts!!Sandra Cannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17970852450757269887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-39065017061659525902012-01-02T10:36:53.935-08:002012-01-02T10:36:53.935-08:00Thanks Sandra. I don't recall a yellow rock, b...Thanks Sandra. I don't recall a yellow rock, but I'll look for it next time I go. It looks like I might be going out there with a scout group in a few weeks.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527560924729632331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-16697749006467529442011-12-31T23:00:18.723-08:002011-12-31T23:00:18.723-08:00These photos of the Mecca Hills and Hidden Springs...These photos of the Mecca Hills and Hidden Springs brings back many childhood memories. I lived outside of Mecca and spent many, many hours riding my horse in these canyons - my dad and I found Hidden Springs way before the Boy Scouts preserved the spring for the wildlife. I am going to a CV class reunion 11/12 and am planning to trek into Hidden Springs. There used to be a large yellow rock on Box Springs Road marking the trail head into the canyons, however, if it is not there anymore, I am positive I can find my way. FYI: The grotto at the end of the canyon was easily accessible in the 60's - 80's, perhaps an earthquake rearranged the terrain. <br />Sandra Lester CannonSandra Cannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17970852450757269887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-33499472796372640902011-01-26T09:58:56.417-08:002011-01-26T09:58:56.417-08:00If you only plan to do the grotto and not Painted ...If you only plan to do the grotto and not Painted Canyon, I would take the I-10 freeway past Indio and take the Joshua Tree National Park exit for Cottonwood Spring. Instead of turning left and going over the freeway, turn right and go down Box Canyon Road. It was 12 or 15 miles from the freeway and will be on your left. That way you avoid all of the turns and confusing roads you normally get going through Mecca. You should be able to camp just off the road near the trailhead. I don't have an exact mileage for you. You could call the BLM and odds are there will be someone else there at the trailhead.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527560924729632331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934656459172973743.post-14420723176167119702011-01-26T08:54:25.792-08:002011-01-26T08:54:25.792-08:00My husband would like to take some scouts there. ...My husband would like to take some scouts there. He went there many years ago but cant remember how to get there. He especially wants to know how to get to the grotto and where to camp. He will be coming on the 10 freeway from Riverside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com