Oasis trails

From the South Kaibab Trailhead, this rim-to-river route immediately commits to one of the Grand Canyon’s most open and scenic descents, following a ridgeline where the canyon unfolds in wide layers of buttes, cliffs and side canyons. The trail passes Ooh Aah Point, Cedar Ridge, Skeleton Point and The Tipoff…

Distance: 16.9 mi • Elevation gain: 7,359 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,221 ft

From Yaki Point, the route commits at once to the exposed descent of the South Kaibab Trail, a dramatic ridgeline path known for wide, open views and very little shade or water. It first reaches Ooh Aah Point, where the canyon opens suddenly in every direction, then continues through the sculpted upper…

Distance: 18.7 mi • Elevation gain: 7,523 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,274 ft

From Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim, this route begins at the Bright Angel Trailhead and descends beneath the rim through a dramatic chain of switchbacks, with widening views across the canyon walls and the layered cliffs of the Bright Angel fault corridor. It passes the resthouse section of the upper…

Distance: 15.7 mi • Elevation gain: 7,300 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,841 ft

The Couturie Forest Loop offers a tranquil escape through a variety of lush ecosystems. As you follow the trail, you'll encounter scenic lagoons, shaded areas beneath native trees, and a rich diversity of wildlife, including excellent birdwatching opportunities. Highlights of the route include the peaceful…

Distance: 1.1 mi • Elevation gain: 7 ft • Maximum elevation: 13 ft

The Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument offers hikers a journey through high-walled canyons, verdant creekside vegetation, and historical artifacts. Along the path, one can observe ancient Fremont granaries and pictographs, as well as beaver dams and desert varnish on…

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,453 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,699 ft

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: 692 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,081 ft

The Watson Lake Loop offers a scenic and diverse hiking experience with a variety of landscapes to enjoy. Hikers are treated to expansive views of Watson Lake, surrounded by unique rock formations known as the Granite Dells, and occasionally, a lush oasis near the Granite Creek Dam. The route features peaceful…

Distance: 4.6 mi • Elevation gain: 400 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,249 ft

Loop hike from Lake Cahuilla Park to Cove Oasis via Boo Hoff Trail in the Santa Rosa Wilderness. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Nature #Mountain #Wilderness #Desert

Distance: 10.8 mi • Elevation gain: 2,208 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,893 ft

Loop hike in the Santa Rosa Wilderness from the Cove Oasis via Boo Hoff Trail, Devil Canyon and Lake Cahuilla. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Wilderness #Nature #Canyon #Lake

Distance: 12.4 mi • Elevation gain: 2,336 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,893 ft

Hike from Cove Oasis to Bear Creek Oasis via the Bear Creek Trail in the Santa Rosa Wilderness. #Hiking #Oasis #Nature #Desert #Mountain #Wilderness

Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 2,129 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,303 ft

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: 407 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,077 ft

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: 190 ft • Maximum elevation: 719 ft

Distance: 66.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,427 ft • Maximum elevation: 361 ft