Hiking and so much more
Do you enjoy hiking and live in the Palm Springs area, or are you going to be visiting the Palm Springs area and want to go hiking? Well, the area has some fantastic hiking trails. What about during the summer when it is so hot, where can I hike then? Well, you can ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and enjoy many wonderful hikes up there as well.
Do you enjoy hiking and live in the Palm Springs area, or are you going to be visiting the Palm Springs area and want to go hiking? Well, the area has some fantastic hiking trails. What about during the summer when it is so hot, where can I hike then? Well, you can ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and enjoy many wonderful hikes up there, or you can make the short drive to Idyllwild and enjoy some beautiful hikes. Sound good? Yes? Then grab your favorite Hydration Pack or Hydroflask and get out on the trail!
What about during the summer when it is so hot, where can I hike then? Well, you can ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and enjoy many wonderful hikes up there, or you can make the short drive to Idyllwild and enjoy some beautiful hikes. As you can see the Palm Springs area is a great place to live or visit if you are a hiker!
If you are ready to experience some of the most beautiful hiking the Palm Springs area has to offer, grab your CamelBak, other Hydration Pack or Hydro Flask and get out on the trail, and check out our hiking safety tips. Please note that as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please note that as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Hiking In Palm Springs Updates
If you come across a trail that is no longer open, or the parking area has changed, or anything that hikers would need to know we need your help to keep the website updated. You can email me and I will make any necessary changes.
Please use caution hikers! Hiking in and around Palm Springs can be very dangerous. Just because it is a desert doesn’t mean it will not get cold in the winter, and it definitely gets very hot in the summer. I recommend that you don’t hike in the area in the summer unless you are a very experienced hiker and you have the proper equipment and lots of water. Wear proper clothing, have proper equipment and follow these hiking tips or you may pay with your life. Always carry more water than you think you will need, and don’t wander off the established trails.
Palm Springs area hiking trails
Palm Springs Indian Canyon Trails – A mix of strenuous and easy hikes, the valley’s most famous.
The Araby Trail – An uphill hike that takes you past what used to be Bob Hope’s house.
The Bear Creek Canyon Trail – A medium difficulty hike to an oasis.
The Berns Trail – This trail gives you great panoramic views of the valley.
The Palm Springs Museum Trail – An uphill strenuous hike with great views.
The Clara Burgess Trail – This trail takes you to the top of Murray Hill.
The Garstin Trail – Strenuous uphill hike with fantastic views of the valley.
Desert “Bump-n-Grind” Trail – A very popular hike for valley residents, also a great cardio hike.
The North Lykken Trail – Uphill hike that provides great views of the valley.
The South Lykken Trail – One of my favorite hikes in the valley.
Coachella Valley Preserve – Several trails on or near earthquake faults.
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve – Beautiful nature preserve in Morongo Valley with several hiking trails
Anza-Borrego State Park – Hike the Pictograph trail in Anza-Borrego State Park
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway/ Mt. San Jacinto Wilderness hiking
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park – An overview of the park.
Hike up Ryan Mountain – A fairly easy hike that offers fantastic views of the park
Hike to 49 Palms Oasis – A 3.4 mile round trip hike to a fan palm oasis
Hike to the Lost Palms Oasis – A 7.4 mile hike to a beautiful desert oasis
Idyllwild Area Hiking Trails
Idyllwild Area Hiking Trails – Hikes you can take during the summer months.
Central Oregon Hiking Trails
Do you spend your summer in Oregon or the Pacific Northwest, or are you planning to visit Central Oregon for some hiking this summer? Have I got some hiking trails for you! Check out my page of Hiking Trails in Central Oregon!