Feature: Picnic Tables


  • Long Valley Loop

    This trail requires purchase of a Palm Springs Aerial Tram Ticket. From the top of the tram, follow paved path down to Long Valley; turn left on Skyline; right on Nature Loop. Take left on Nature loop junction; continue back to Tram Station.

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  • Marsh Trail Loop

    This brief trail is handicapped-accessible and family-friendly, providing a nature experience for all. From the parking lot at the Big Morongo Preserve in Morongo Valley, just a few steps brings you to the six-foot wide boardwalk, which borders a stream. Starting to the right, enjoy the marsh environment (including birds calling and frogs chirping), and…

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  • McCallum Loop

    This hike is at the Coachella Valley Preserve located at Thousand Palms Canyon Road in Thouand Palms. This is a very popular, family-friendly walk. While nearly level, the track is loose sand most of the way; some may find the footing difficult. From parking lot, take trail past visitor center down towards stream. Follow stream…

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  • Big Morongo Canyon Through Hike

    A one-way hike with lots of variety at the Big Morongo Preserve in Morongo Valley. Riparian oasis to wash to canyon. From parking lot, turn right on Marsh Trail (boardwalk); Left on Mesquite Trail (marker 5); take West Canyon Trail to N. Indian Canyon in Desert Hot Springs. Hopefully, you left a vehicle here for…

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  • Cactus to Clouds Through Hike

    Okay, this is killer. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. From the trailhead behind the Museum lot in Palm Springs, take Museum trail up, up, up. Continue past picnic tables to junction with N. Lykken, turn right. Take Skyline (left). This goes on, and up, for, like, ever. It seems. Finally, you follow the road…

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  • Cove Oasis Trail Loop

    Trail begins off the parking lot at Avenida Bermudas/Calle Tecate in La Quinta Cove. From parking area, walk along street a short distance to trailhead. Turn right at fork, and follow trail around back to lot.

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