Palm Desert trails

The Fortynine Palms Trail offers a scenic and somewhat strenuous journey into the heart of Joshua Tree National Park. As hikers ascend the ridge, they are treated to panoramic desert views, featuring stark rocky landscapes and vibrant desert flora like barrel cacti, creosote bushes, and the occasional spiny…

Distance: 3.1 mi • Elevation gain: 211 m • Maximum elevation: 939 m

The hike to San Jacinto Peak is a stunning journey through diverse landscapes, starting with a steep ascent that transitions into tranquil alpine meadows. As you make your way through Round Valley and past Wellman Divide, the trail gradually opens to reveal expansive views of the Coachella Valley and…

Distance: 10.5 mi • Elevation gain: 785 m • Maximum elevation: 3,280 m

The Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail offers a moderate hike through the striking desert landscape, showcasing vivid rock formations and native vegetation. As you trek through the canyon, you’ll encounter culturally significant rock art and be treated to a spectacular view of Tahquitz Falls, which cascades over the…

Distance: 1.7 mi • Elevation gain: 119 m • Maximum elevation: 279 m

Loop hike from Mountain Palm Springs Trailhead via Pygmy Grove, Southwest Grove, Surprise Canyon Grove, Palm Bowl Grove, Indian Valley and North Grove in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Wilderness. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Mountain #Wilderness

Distance: 3.8 mi • Elevation gain: 193 m • Maximum elevation: 363 m

Hike from Palm Springs to Murray Hill in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Desert

Distance: 3.7 mi • Elevation gain: 506 m • Maximum elevation: 662 m

Hike from Palm Springs on Araby Trail in Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Monument. #Hiking #Nature #Mountains #Desert

Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 306 m • Maximum elevation: 402 m

Loop hike from Palm Desert on the Bump and Grind Trail in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Desert #Nature

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 396 m • Maximum elevation: 391 m

Loop hike from Indian Palms Trailhead to Pushawalla Palms in the Indio Hills Palms Park. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Desert #Forest #Park

Distance: 4.8 mi • Elevation gain: 226 m • Maximum elevation: 251 m

Hike on the Art Smith Trail in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. #Hiking #Desert #Nature #Mountains

Distance: 8.0 mi • Elevation gain: 707 m • Maximum elevation: 752 m

Hikeon the McCallum Trail from Thousands Palms Oasis to McCallum Pond in the Coachella Valley Preserve. #Hiking #Nature #Forest #Desert #Lake

Distance: 1.4 mi • Elevation gain: 58 m • Maximum elevation: 219 m

Loop hike to Pushawalla Palms and Hidden Palms in the Coachella Valley Preserve. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Desert

Distance: 4.9 mi • Elevation gain: 221 m • Maximum elevation: 252 m

Hike from Palm Springs on Museum Trail in Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Desert

Distance: 0.8 mi • Elevation gain: 260 m • Maximum elevation: 408 m

Hike from Palm Desert to The Cross in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. #Hiking #Mountain #Desert #Nature

Distance: 1.1 mi • Elevation gain: 207 m • Maximum elevation: 307 m

Hike to the Fortynine Palms Oasis (or 49 Palms Oasis) by the Fortynine Palms Trail in the Joshua Tree National Park. #Hiking #Nature #Desert #Mountain #Park #Forest

Distance: 1.5 mi • Elevation gain: 124 m • Maximum elevation: 938 m

Hike to Goat Canyon Trestle via Mortero Palms in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Wilderness. #Hiking #Canyon #Nature #Desert #Canyon #Mountain #Wilderness

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 620 m • Maximum elevation: 1,005 m