Bear Creek Trail
4.75-mile paved path from Eisenhower Drive and Calle Tampico along the Cove to the Fred Wolff Nature Preserve and the Cove Oasis Trailhead. Easy and flat, with mountain views.
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Outdoors in La Quinta, CA
La Quinta runs from Highway 111 south into the Santa Rosa Mountains. It is known for PGA West, Old Town La Quinta and a lot of newer neighborhoods, and many full-time families and seasonal residents look for local trades, health and dining here.
Outdoors covers the valley's public hiking trails, from easy oasis walks to all-day mountain climbs in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. Start early, carry more water than you think you need, and check the managing agency's page for seasonal closures.
3 outdoors are listed in La Quinta right now, including Bear Creek Trail, Boo Hoff Trail and Cove to Lake Trail. Each one has its own page with the location, details and a link to the official site.
Boo Hoff Trail
La Quinta's classic mountain hike, starting at the Cove Oasis Trailhead and climbing into the Santa Rosa Mountains. The trailhead has picnic tables, a water fountain and a bronze relief trail map.
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Moderate 4.8-mile round trip with 330 feet of climb, over a saddle from the Cove and down a desert wash to Lake Cahuilla. 3 to 4 hours. No dogs.
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