Snow in the Desert

 So I admit, you probably won't get too excited about seeing snow patches (unless, like me, you live in an area that rarely sees snow!). I missed the really good snow (photographically speaking) by about a week. Since I don't live in the desert (I just visit as often as possible), I have to take whatever I can get. And for this hike, most of the snow had melted. That which remained was mostly on the surrounding peaks and deep shade areas, but still a treat!

Such a different experience from my usual hot, dry desert!

 

I'd never hiked into the Willow Hole area, and wasn't sure what to expect. I saw no standing water (although historically I think this area was a spring and important source of water).

It's easy to see were water levels have been in the past, based on the stain on the rocks. This area must be gorgeous after rains turn it into a small pond or lake, but I'm guessing it doesn't happen much anymore.

The Willow Hole trail during late afternoon.

"I have an idea. Lets all climb up on top of that rock and I'll take your picture!" You see some funny things hiking around Joshua Tree.
 
The surrounding snow-covered hills and mountains provided a beautiful backdrop as I started my hike back to the car. I'll share more of the details from this hike on my next post. It was a good one!

Mt. San Gorgonio

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