Thanks for the comments. I'm probably overdoing the CP but first time using it so something appealing to the dark skys that I'm not accustomed to getting. I hiked several of the trails while I was there. I found getting down into the "wash" area between the Calico Hills and Sandstone Quarry quite nice. I also liked the hike up to the Calico Tank (starts out from Sandstone Quarry parking area.) A climber's mecca judging by the folks staying at the campground - just down the road - tap water but no showers - guess it's closed during the summer due to the heat - kind of a foreign thought for a canuck.
Ken.