Chuckwalla Mountain

Chuckwalla Mountain

View at Chuckwalla Mountain from the south ridge of Cross Mountain. March 2009
SoCalHiker
on Mar 14, 2009 12:05 am
Image Type(s): Hiking
Image ID: 497642

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lcarreau

lcarreau - Mar 14, 2009 10:46 pm - Voted 10/10

Nice photo ...

Could you please bring me up-to-date in regards to the natural history on Chuckwalla Mountain?

For example, I'm assuming that this mountain
was named after Chuckwalla lizards.

Could a person still find a variety of
reptiles here?? Is this mountain recovering
from a recent wildfire? Is there water down
inside that canyon, or do you suggest a
person be prepared for arid conditions???

Thanks, Guido!

SoCalHiker

SoCalHiker - Mar 14, 2009 11:11 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Nice photo ...

Well, I cannot give you much details. That was actually the first time I ventured out in that area. But I do know that it is named after the lizard. But I have not seen any. Geologically, these peaks are volcanic origin and you should certainly be prepared for arid conditions. In my eyes, early spring definitely is the best time of the year.
Cheers, Guido

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