e diel, 29 prill 2007

Palm Canyon - Palm Springs, CA

April 29, 2007
Details:
  • 15 miles of trails - pictures show views from first 1.5 miles
  • Trading Post at trailhead with food/drink, souvenirs, restrooms (port-o-let). This is also the check-in point for guided tours ($3 adult).
  • $8.00 adult entrance fee to Indian Canyons which includes access to Andreas and Murray Canyons
  • Please see link below for a full list of fees, times and tips.
The hulking immediacy of nature hits you the minute you step into this palm grove. Lizards, squirrels and rattlesnakes don't bother to hide. Palms creak and rattle with the weight of dried fronds. Mossy protrusions darken bark, and the sandy ground reminds you that the searing heat of the raw desert waits just beyond the shady protection of the grove. It is a calming change of scenery for desert urbanites. Take the path to the Victor Trail trailhead for an easy 3-mile round trip hike in shade. To tackle the 15 mile stretch, you will have to catch a ride to a drop off on Hwy 74. Call rangers at 760-323-6018 for more details.


Click to see close-up of palm trunk surface
Directions:
  • See Andreas Canyon blog for directions to the Indian Canyons toll gate.
  • The ranger will direct you to the Palm Canyons Trading Post. It's a scenic 2.5 mile drive from the toll gate to the Trading Post.
  • Location Map
Links:
Indian Canyons times, tips and fees
Palm Canyon detail



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