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California
20.8 mi
Distance
439 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside San Bernardino National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Palm Canyon
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Palm Canyon offers a substantial 20.83-mile journey through the diverse landscapes of Southern California's Coachella Valley region. This trail traverses palm-studded canyon terrain with gentle elevation gain, providing hikers with scenic desert vistas and the unique flora that defines this iconic location. The relatively modest 439 feet of elevation gain over the distance makes this an accessible option for experienced day hikers seeking a longer adventure.
Lost Horse Mine Trailhead
~56 min drive
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Pinyon
~4 min drive
10.6-mile moderate desert trail through pinyon-juniper woodland with steady elevation gain.
Sawmill
~6 min drive
Moderate 5-mile climb with 1,816 ft gain through forest and chaparral.
Little Tahquitz Valley
~29 min drive
Easy alpine valley hike with meadows and mountain views near Tahquitz Peak.
Live Oak Springs
~9 min drive
Moderate 10.4-mile oak woodland loop with 579 ft elevation gain.
Cactus Springs
~15 min drive
Easy desert hike through cactus-studded landscape with natural springs.
Skunk Cabbage
~29 min drive
Easy 1.21-mile wetland walk featuring skunk cabbage plants.
Cedar Springs
~13 min drive
Moderate 6-mile hike with 1,788 ft gain near Cedar Springs.
Thomas Mountain Bike Trail
~17 min drive
Intermediate 4.75-mile bike trail with 958 ft elevation gain.
Cedar
~30 min drive
Easy 2.14-mile forest walk with minimal elevation gain near Cedar.
