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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

“It was a great experience for the whole family! Ben did a great job leading the way and answering all our questions. Ben was knowledgeable, thorough, and kind.”

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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

“Heather was the most outstanding guide for our JTNP trip. She knows so much about the history, the stories, the flora and fauna. The trip met and surpassed all expectations. And she is FUN! She has a great sense of humor and is wickedly funny. JTNP is not for the inexperienced (which we are) and…”

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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

“I thoroughly enjoyed my guided hike with Carlos. Of course i could have easily hiked on my own, but it was so much more enjoyable with Carlos. Through Carlos I learned about the area, fauna and habitat, he was also delightful hiking companion who came well prepared with gear for both of us. Carlos is…”

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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

4.Mountain Sunrise Hike and Meditation in Palm Springs

Palm Springs sunrise hike to Indian Canyons with grounding meditation and intention setting. Steep 1-mile climb; up to 8 people; $108.

5.0

“The hike and meditation were so great. I’m not normally an early morning person but it was so worth it. We got to see/hear a few animals which was great. Watching the sunrise and seeing all the different colors that the mountains shown during the sunrise was breathtaking. The guide was awesome and a great…”

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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

5.Indian Canyons Hiking Tour by Jeep from Palm Springs

Palm Springs Indian Canyons tour: Big Red Jeep, a 1-mile hike, Cahuilla culture, palm oasis views, snack and water.

5.0

“My husband and I toured the Andreas and Palm Canyons as guests of Darrell “Blackfeather.” Darrell was good-natured and very informative regarding native culture, botany and geological history. He showed us how to make rope with Washingtonia filifera fibers, introduced us to the sweet Rosy Constrictor and made sure we were fed, watered and comfortable.…”

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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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