Andreas Canyon Trail (Indian Canyons)
Easy 1.2-mile loop along shady Andreas Creek through a palm oasis in the Indian Canyons. Admission fee at the toll gate.
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Outdoors in Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs sits at the west end of the Coachella Valley, under Mount San Jacinto. It is known for mid-century modern homes, the shops and restaurants along Palm Canyon Drive, and the Aerial Tramway up the mountain. Locals and seasonal residents keep a steady stream of work going for contractors, salons, restaurants and service pros all year.
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.
9 outdoors are listed in Palm Springs right now, including Andreas Canyon Trail (Indian Canyons), Long Valley Loop Trail and Murray Canyon Trail (Indian Canyons). Each one has its own page with the location, details and a link to the official site.
Long Valley Loop Trail
Easy 1.2-mile loop at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, with overlooks of the whole valley out to the Salton Sea. Tram ticket required. Cooler than the desert floor.
View profile →Murray Canyon Trail (Indian Canyons)
Moderate 4.7-mile loop, about 3 hours and 450 feet of climb, through palm-lined Murray Canyon in the Indian Canyons. Admission fee at the toll gate.
View profile →Museum Trail
Steep, rocky climb from behind the Palm Springs Art Museum to picnic tables with views over downtown. Free. Connects to the North Lykken Trail.
View profile →North Lykken Trail
Hard climb of about 4.5 miles round trip from the west end of Ramon Road, ending at the Art Museum where it meets the Museum Trail. No shade. Free.
View profile →Palm Canyon Trail (Indian Canyons)
The largest fan palm oasis in North America, on Agua Caliente tribal land. Walk the main oasis and return on the Victor Trail for a 1 to 2 hour hike, or follow Palm Canyon for miles. Admission fee at the Indian Canyons toll gate.
View profile →San Jacinto Peak via the Tramway
The easiest route to the 10,834-foot summit: about 11 miles round trip and 2,500 feet of climb from the Tram's Mountain Station. Strenuous. Get a free wilderness permit at the state park ranger station.
View profile →South Lykken Trail
Long ridge trail of about 7 miles between Mesquite Avenue and South Palm Canyon Drive, with big views over Palm Springs. Free.
View profile →Tahquitz Canyon Trail
1.8-mile strenuous loop to a waterfall on Agua Caliente tribal land, with ranger-led hikes. Admission fee; open daily 7:30 AM to 5 PM Oct. 1 to July 5, then Fri to Sun only. Bring water; there's little shade.
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