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6 Best Palm Springs Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 6 palm springs hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

6 Best Palm Springs Hikes

Palm Springs Indian Canyons Bike and Hike - Getting started: meeting point, gear, and the easy logistics
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Palm Springs Indian Canyons Bike and Hike

1.Palm Springs Indian Canyons Bike and Hike

Bike through Palm Springs neighborhoods, then hike the Indian Canyons oasis with a guide, snacks, bike and helmet, and possible ice cream stop.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Loved our bike ride through quiet Palm Springs neighborhoods and to Indian Canyon. The hike was beautiful and informative. Fairly moderate hike. My teen boys were good sports but not as excited about an educational experience as I was. Next time I’m going to make sure they have full bellies before any activity but not…”

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Half-Day Guided Hike in Joshua Tree National Park - Tailored routes: easy stroll, real hike, or a controlled scramble
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Half-Day Guided Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

2.Half-Day Guided Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

Guided half-day Joshua Tree hike from Palm Springs with a tailored route, desert naturalist talk, and off-crowd views for all fitness levels.

★ 5.0

“We had a fantastic half day in Joshua Tree with Sarah. We are a family of 4, Sarah called a couple of days before to ask about what we wanted to see and fitness levels and planned the day around that. We scrambled over rocks and hiked off the beaten track and it was fantastic.…”

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Palm Springs Hike to an Oasis and Amazing Desert Views - Where You Start: Frisky Business and a Smooth Launch
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Palm Springs Hike to an Oasis and Amazing Desert Views

3.Palm Springs Hike to an Oasis and Amazing Desert Views

Palm Springs guided hike to a hidden palm oasis with big desert views, Cahuilla plant stories, snacks and water. Small group hike.

★ 5.0

“It turned out I was fit enough for only half the hike. Luckily I was the only client, so thete wasn't an issue cutting it short. Carlos was kind enough to find another shorter, flatter walk for me.”

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Mountain Sunrise Hike and Meditation in Palm Springs - South Lykken Trail: The Short, Steep Part You Should Plan For
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Mountain Sunrise Hike and Meditation in Palm Springs

Indian Canyons Hiking Tour by Jeep from Palm Springs - From 100 S Palm Canyon Dr to Big Red Jeep canyon roads
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Indian Canyons Hiking Tour by Jeep from Palm Springs

Full Day Hike in Joshua Tree National Park - Joshua Tree, taught on the trail: plants, wildlife, geology, and people
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Full Day Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

6.Full Day Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

Private full-day hike in Joshua Tree with a certified guide who tailors the route to your fitness, interests, season, and weather.

★ 5.0

“I traveled solo to Joshua Tree and had one of the most memorable experiences of my life getting to explore the park with my guide, Sarah. She was so incredibly knowledgeable about the park, its geology, the plants and animals we saw, and the area in general. She is a local and it’s very evident…”

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