If you’re craving wide-open spaces and desert beauty, Palm Desert is your ultimate adventure hub. Just a short drive from Joshua Tree National Park, you can hike among surreal rock formations, climb massive boulders, or catch an unforgettable desert sunrise. Closer to town, Civic Center Park offers a serene escape with walking trails, duck ponds, and shady picnic spots, perfect for a relaxed afternoon. And for a deeper connection to the land, explore the scenic trails and sacred waterfalls of Indian Canyons, rich with history and natural beauty.
Hopalong Cassidy Trail
7.4 miles
A scenic trail named after actor William Boyd, offering smooth climbs and desert views, popular among bikers.
- Palm Desert, CA
Civic Center Park
5.4 miles
Palm Desert's largest park featuring walking trails, duck ponds, picnic areas, sports courts, and a dog park.
- 43900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92260
Art Smith Trail
10.2 miles
A challenging trail winding through desert foliage and palm oases, extending into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
- Palm Desert, CA
Biplane Rides
14.1 miles
Offers vintage-style biplane rides over the Coachella Valley, providing aerial views of the desert landscape.
- 145 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Randall Henderson Trail
10.9 miles
A moderate trail with gentle climbs, panoramic mountain views, and opportunities to spot native wildlife.
- Palm Desert, CA
Joshua Tree National Park
34.8 miles
A vast park known for its rugged rock formations, twisted Joshua trees, and diverse desert landscapes.
- Joshua Tree National Park, CA
