Randall Henderson Trail Interpretative Hike
2024-12-07 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Randall Henderson Trailhead, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Explore this popular trail on the National Monument

Our Friends’ volunteer docent will take you on a guided hike through the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument! You will see excellent views of the Coachella Valley and learn the history of the area. You will see many unique desert plants and learn how they survive the long hot summers. There are lizards and animals on the trail including a chance to see the endangered desert tortoises.
This trail is in a sandy wash, and portions can be on narrow uneven desert terrain. We will hike all loops of the trail approximately 2.5-miles round trip. The elevation gain is approximately 250 feet. This hike is considered easy. Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, a sun hat and sunscreen. Sorry, no dogs allowed on this trail.
RSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in 15 minutes prior to start time. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
For more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.
Please note: we will meet in the Randall Henderson Trailhead parking area at the Visitor Center.
VIEW MAP at UTM coordinates: 33.670193, -116.406895
Sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains. Visit our website at www.DesertMountains.org

McCallum Trail Adaptive Sports Hike
2024-12-07 08:30 - 11:00 UTC | Coachella Valley Preserve, 29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Thousand Palms, CA, 92276, United States
Join SoCal Adaptive Sports and Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a hike for persons with disabilities, their family, and friends to Simone Pond.
The Coachella Valley Preserve has the second largest fan palm oasis in the valley. The trail begins at the “palm house” through the oasis along the wash to the restored Simone Pond. This lush oasis is home to several endangered flora and fauna and the San Andreas fault. A great local colorful pioneer historical area. The trail is an out/back, approximately 2 miles total distance with minimal elevation.
Bring snacks, 2 liters of water per person and your hiking poles. Wear close-toed shoes, sun hat and sunscreen.

Register

For more information, contact Michael at mike@socaladaptivesports.org or 760-469-9207.
View map at UTM coordinates: 33.83795, -116.30873

Desert Mountains Art Fair
2024-12-07 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Join us at our monthly Desert Mountains Art Fair! Mediums may include photography, paintings, ceramics, hand painted silks, and more.
Support local artists and find beautiful and unique gifts and desert mementos, all while enjoying the natural beauty of our desert mountains!
For more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.

Sponsored by the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center in partnership with Friends of the Desert Mountains.

A Monument in Your Backyard - An Overview of the SRSJM National Monument
2024-12-07 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Enjoy lectures at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountain National Monument Visitor Center.

Ready, set, explore! The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument is a national treasure with over 280 miles of designated trails, geological wonders, thousands of plant and animal species and a living laboratory for various scientific studies.
Embark on a visual journey of the Monument while learning more about the biological, cultural, geological, recreational, educational and scientific values it was designated for.
Space is limited, must RSVP. Reservations begin 14 days prior to event.
For more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.
View map at UTM coordinates: 33.67149, -116.40839
Hosted by the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains.
