Palm Springs trails

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: 2,575 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,761 ft

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: 390 ft • Maximum elevation: 915 ft

Hike from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to Mount San Jacinto via Round Valley Trail, Wellman Divide and Peak Trail in the Mount San Jacinto State Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest

Distance: 5.1 mi • Elevation gain: 2,408 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,745 ft

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: 10,820 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,761 ft

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: 633 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,191 ft

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: 1,660 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,172 ft

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: 1,004 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,319 ft

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: 2,320 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,467 ft

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: 853 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,339 ft

Hike from Bull Canyon Parking to Snow Creek along the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail via Lion Peak, Pyramid Peak, Cedar Spring, Palm View Peak, Fobes Saddle, Spitler Peak, Apache Peak, Apache Spring, Antsell Rock, South Peak, Red Tahquitz, Tahquitz Meadow, Powderbox Spring, Middle Spring, Jolley Spring,…

Distance: 59.0 mi • Elevation gain: 13,064 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,980 ft

Distance: 9.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,240 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,358 ft