Andreas Canyon abounds with flora that usually offers splashes of color in the spring thanks to the flowing Andreas Creek.
Hike and a Bite
Secure your Trailicious Pass and choose from 30 Greater Palm Springs trails along with special restaurant deals and discounts.
Secure your Trailicious Pass and choose from 30 Greater Palm Springs trails along with special restaurant deals and discounts.
Good Hike in the Badlands
The East Indio Badlands Trail is the most recent hiking trail addition to the Coachella Valley with help from Friends of the Desert Mountains in conjunction with other local organizations.
The East Indio Hills Badlands Trail is a recent desert hiking addition with help from Friends of the Desert Mountains and local organizations.
Mind-Altering Grandeur
The awe-inspiring sights and sounds along the trails of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument reward hikers with timely perspective.
The sights and sounds along the trails of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument reward hikers with timely perspective.
Greater Outdoors
Outdoor adventure awaits in Greater Palm Springs, where championship sports, high-octane thrills, and nature trails leave lasting impressions.
Outdoor adventure awaits in Greater Palm Springs, where championship sports, high-octane thrills, and nature trails leave lasting impressions.
4 Hikes to Discover the Desert
These four desert treks will get you out of the house, away from distractions, and can be accomplished early in the morning by hikers before the temps rise.
These four desert treks will get you out of the house, away from distractions, and can be accomplished early in the morning by hikers before the temps rise.
Tips on Hiking During COVID-19 Outbreak
Friends of Desert Mountains offers advice on how to stay safe and still connect to the outdoors while exploring Coachella Valley trails.
Friends of Desert Mountains offers advice on how to stay safe and still connect to the outdoors while exploring Coachella Valley trails.
A Hike Through Time
A ranger-led trek in the Indian Canyons reveals the enduring culture of the Agua Caliente people.
Consider the incredible history of Indian Canyons and the centuries of Cahuilla life that preceded the canyon’s popularity among visitors and hikers.
Happy Trails
Rob Bignell, author of Day Hiking Trails of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, runs down his favorite local excursions — no matter your mood.
Rob Bignell, author of “Day Hiking Trails of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley”, runs down his favorite local excursions — no matter your mood.
4 Reasons to Hike the Cactus Spring Trail
Like so much of the desert, there is more there than meets the eye. On foot, there are surprises waiting for those who take the time to search them out.
Like so much of the desert, there is more there than meets the eye. On foot hiking the Cactus Spring Trail in Palm Desert, there are surprises waiting.