Today, Sunday is Naked Hiking Day. We have a lot of guests who go to Joshua Tree National Park which is just 1 hour north of Palm Springs to go nude hiking. We have some guests who specifically went there today to nude hike because of today being naked hiking day.
Our local newspaper wrote about naked hiking day. They asked some local people in our area if they would go hiking and they said no. Our local paper should have asked guests at our resort and they would have had a few people saying yes.
Here is the story:
"Prepare to cover your eyes today as nudist across the country plan to shed their clothes for a naked hike.
The annual tradition – Naked Hiking Day – coincides with the summer solstice, which happens this year to fall on Father’s Day.
Local hikers, however, say a nude hike in the desert heat today is unlikely...
...The Hiking Naked in Palm Springs group has attracted as many as 35 hikers and has been hiking around the Coachella Valley for more than six years, Gilbert said...
“We’re aware it happens on the summer solstice day,” McCorkle said. “With through-hikers — people who hike the trail all in one season — it’s kind of like an unofficial tradition for them.”
Local law enforcement agencies say skinny dipping poses more of a problem in the valley than naked hiking.
“It’s new to me,” said Pat Pilcher, a ranger at Joshua Tree National Park.
Valley nudists, Gilbert said, prefer the isolated hikes in Mecca Hills where Ladder Canyon is tucked away.
...Nude-hiking advocates say they aren’t out to startle people. Nudity, they say, enhances one’s appreciation of nature.
Many nude hikers go out of their way to avoid being seen choosing to hike during the week or early hours when it is likely they will have the trail alone.
Hiking boots, sunscreen and insect repellent are all recommended, even if hiking in the buff.
“The thing you have to worry about this time of year is the snakes are out,” said Ben Guitron, Indio Police Department spokesman."
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I normally find our guests will drive to a remote area of the Joshua Tree and hike for an hour or so in the nude to say that they have done it and then come back to our resort to relax and have fun.
There are no rules against nudity on Federal lands. My understanding from reading on this issue is a ranger will just ask people to dress if they are seen nude hiking and are not lewd. Of course any particular national park service ranger may not know the law and issue you a citation. This is one of the reasons why people hike in more remote areas.
And if you have always wanted to try topless or nude sunbathing, give us a call at 800-786-6938. Our resort, The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa is the most mainstream nudist resort in the US.
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We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!
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