Hidden Valley via Corona
10.3 mi2,026 ft
2,526 ft
1,378 ft
A figure-eight hike up Corona de Loma, along Guadalupe Ridge, down through Hidden Valley and Fat Man’s Pass, returning on National Trail, and descending on Old Man’s Trail.
Photos
Built up trailhead sign
Looking up at the first climb, wondering where the trail goes
Looking west along South Mountain, radio towers in the distance
A shallow valley, welcome reprieve after the climb
The interesting rock wall along the climb up
Looking north over the hazy city
Hazy skies above
Looking down over National Trail
Blooming ocotillo, refreshed from recent rains
Remains of a giant
Guadalupe Ridge Trail was just fun
Looking down onto Hidden Valley
One of the little climbs in Hidden Valley
Fat Man's Pass
Rugged hills alongside Corona
Starting on Old Man's Trail
Looking down at the washes snaking away from the mountain
Tall rise across the shallow wash
Along the way
Saddle 2
- Fat Man's Pass
- Natural Tunnel
Overlook 1
- Buena Vista Lookout
Trailhead 1
- Thash Kavid Trailhead
Junction 4
- Corona de Loma Trail / National Trail junction
- Desert Classic Trail / Corona de Loma junction
- Guadalupe Ridge / National Trail Junction
- Old Man / Guadalupe Ridge Trail Junction