A short trip out of Palm Springs to Mecca Hills offers this excellent hike of Painted Canyon, our hike of the month.
Hike of the Month: Hopalong Cassidy Trail
Though seemingly barren from a distance, you’ll spot a variety of flora, including barrel cactus, cholla, and creosote.
Though seemingly barren from a distance, you’ll spot a variety of flora like barrel cactus, cholla, and creosote on Hopalong Cassidy Trail.
Out of the Park
These High Desert hikes lead to sand dunes, a palm oasis, and even a volcanic crater.
Here are 5 High Desert hikes to take this spring, offering a measure of prickly ocotillo and cholla, sunbaked boulders, and surprising oases.