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Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail in Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

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 rocky cliffs. The trail, while short, provides both scenic beauty and a glimpse into the desert's unique ecosystem, with additional smaller waterfalls and shady pockets along the way. #Hiking #Canyon #Waterfall #Nature #Loop #Desert #Rock

  • Distance: 1.7 mi
  • Elevation gain: 119 m
  • Maximum elevation: 279 m
  • Elevation loss: 118 m
  • Minimum elevation: 178 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 10 m
  • Moving speed: 1.5 mph
  • Maximum speed: 2.6 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 30 m
  • Global speed: 1.1 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 1.7 mi
  • Elevation gain: 119 m
  • Maximum elevation: 279 m
  • Elevation loss: 118 m
  • Minimum elevation: 178 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 10 m
  • Moving speed: 1.5 mph
  • Maximum speed: 2.6 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 30 m
  • Global speed: 1.1 mph

About this trail

Name: Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail in Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Tahquitz Canyon Trail, Palm Springs, Riverside County, California, 99262, United States (33.80993 -116.55304)

End: Tahquitz Canyon Trail, Palm Springs, Riverside County, California, 99262, United States (33.80991 -116.55316)

Coordinates: 33.80351 -116.56178 33.81025 -116.55304

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United States > California > Riverside County > Palm Springs

Hike from Palm Springs to San Jacinto Peak by the Skyline Trail, the Grubbs Notch, the Round Valley Trail, the Wellman Divide and the Peak Trail in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park

Distance: 19.6 mi • Elevation gain: 3,298 m • Maximum elevation: 3,280 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

⌚Altimeter Watches - Watches measuring altitude for mountain activities
🌄Outdoor Binoculars - Compact binoculars for landscape observation
🔭Compact Hiking Binoculars - Lightweight optics for scouting terrain and spotting wildlife
🎒Replacement Sternum Straps - Repair parts for hiking rucksacks
🧣Neck Gaiters - Protects against wind and sun on exposed ridges and peaks

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