Lizard Canyon, Sonde, 2789 2/2/2026
Our group today.
On road for now.
That changes quickly. John.
Hersch is following.
Crossing to Chuckwalla Canyon.
In the canyon where we will be looking for crashed weather balloon.
Wit found it.
And I found the sonde.
Since it is not radioactive, I can pick it up.
So, the first part of our hike is completed.
There is John, Wit and Hersch who will separate from us.
Also, sonde hunting group is leaving to look for more.
We are going up.
And down.
Final steep push up to 2789.
Looking back.
Made it up to 2789 (no register here).
Lot of yucca and agave everywhere.
We will take that left ridge down.
Parts are steep down.
And even butt steep down.
O.K. we made it.
All back together.
Ready to drive home.
Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.5 Technical: 3.9 Scenic: 3.5 El. 1500'