<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[SwittersB &amp; Exploring]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[http://swittersb.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[SwittersB &#38; Exploring]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://swittersb.com/author/swittersb/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Tahquitz Canyon Hike&nbsp;(California)]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Tahquitz Canyon hike is satisfying in that you quickly leave any sense of civilization, once leaving the visitor&#8217;s center. The rugged terrain surrounds a not too difficult journey. In that short distance (1 miles in to falls/350&#8242; elevation gain) you enter a historical canyon (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cahuilla_people" target="_blank">Cahuilla Indians</a>) area that has a diverse habitat. Rock formations, foliage, the stream and vistas combine for a condensed experience. (<a href="http://www.aguacaliente.org/content/History%20&amp;%20Culture/" target="_blank">more history)</a></strong></p>
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