Description
Book SynopsisA popular outdoor destination for the 7 million residents of Los Angeles, Palm Springs offers stunning hiking opportunities. With Joshua Tree National Monument to the east, the San Bernardino National Forest to the north and south, and the storied Pacific Crest Trail passing nearby, hiking expert Laura Randall has chosen the best hikes that highlight the area. Five-Star Trails: Palm Springs features child-friendly hikes and urban hikes that are easily accessible from resorts. Laura also includes hikes for the new Whitewater Preserve, as well as updated trails in La Quinta and Palm Desert. Extensive at-a-glance information makes it easy to choose the perfect hike based on length, difficulty, and scenery. Each trail profile includes maps, directions, driving times, nearby attractions, and other pertinent details.
Table of ContentsOverview Map
Map Key
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Recommended Hikes
Introduction
Indian Canyons 1. Andreas Canyon Trail
2. Maynard Mine Trail
3. Murray Canyon Trail
4. Palm Canyon Trail to the Stone Pools
5. Tahquitz Canyon Trail
Palm Springs 6. Araby Trail
7. Clara Burgess Trail
8. Earl Henderson Trail
9. North Lykken Trail
10. Palm Springs Art Museum Trail
11. South Lykken Trail
Other Desert Cities 12. Art Smith Trail, Palm Desert
13. Bear Creek Canyon Oasis, La Quinta
14. Big Morongo Canyon Trail, Morongo Valley
15. Canyon View Trail, Whitewater Preserve
16. Desert Hot Springs Loop, Desert Hot Springs
17. Hopalong Cassidy Trail, Palm Desert
18. Mirage Trail Loop (Bump and Grind), Palm Desert
19. Randall Henderson Loop, Palm Desert
Coachella Valley Preserve 20. Moon Country Trail
21. Pushawalla Palms Loop
22. Willis Palms Loop
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains 23. Black Mountain Road Trail
24. Cactus Springs Trail
25. Cedar Spring Trail
26. Deer Springs Trail
27. Devil’s Slide Trail
28. Hurkey Creek Trail
29. Ramona Trail
30. San Jacinto Peak
31. South Ridge Trail
Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers
Appendix B: Map Resources
Appendix C: Hiking Clubs
Index
About the Author
Map Legend
