Hikes at Whitewater & 1000 Palms

Whitewater Preserve

Whitewater Canyon Preserve offers many trails designed for any level. You can connect to the Pacific Coast Trail which will take you north to Canada or south to Mexico. Of course there are plenty good hikes close by.

There is a nice park with shady trees and a kids pond for cooling off. The hills are spectacular during wildflower season. Parking is free, but they do have fees for overnight camping. For more information check their website.

Always check the hills above the preserve which is a great place to spot bighorn sheep. You can also spot deer, mountain lions and bear. Keep and eye out as you hike, especially during the summer, for rattlesnakes.

During summer months it is extra important to bring plenty of water and to get here early for hiking the longer trails.

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Red Dome via Pacific Coast Trail

Length 4.3 miles | elevation 387 feet | moderate out and back

Take I 10 To whitewater exit and follow windy road to the Whitewater Canyon Preserve .

This trail starts at the preserve. Just follow the signs along the trail. After hiking the rock wall, you will come to to the Canyon Loop trailhead . Don't turn left, stay on the Pacific Coast Trail heading north. Once you reach Red Dome the trail is scattered in the wash. If you want to lengthene the hike can scramble and keep following trail north to the Mission Creek stone house and Cottonwood trail, or turn around. The only shade is at red dome so make sure to bring plenty of water.

Always check the hills above the preserve which is a great place to spot bighorn sheep.

For more trail and hiking information go to alltrails.com

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Whitewater Canyon Loop Trail

Length 3.7 miles | elevation 680 feet | moderate loop

Take I 10 To whitewater exit and follow windy road to the preserve .

This trail starts at the preserve. Just follow the signs along the trail. After hiking the rock wall, you will come to to the Canyon Loop trail. this will climb 650 feet . Follow the ridge through the brush. Make sure and stop to take in the beautiful vistas. The trail back down is very rocky so be careful. Once you are at the road, follow along the left side of the road and cross the bridge. You will see a trailhead on the left. Follow the sandy trail as it zig zags through the wash and back to the preserve campground.

Always check the hills above the preserve which is a great place to spot bighorn sheep.

For more trail and hiking information go to alltrails.com

Big Morongo Canyon Park
Morongo Valley, CA

Length 3.7 miles | elevation 680 feet | moderate loop

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve has trails from .7 miles to 11 miles. Some are on a boardwalk so it is good for all ages. Nice area with big horn sheep and other wildlife. for more information click HERE

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1000 Palms Preserve
1000 Palms, Ca

Length 3.7 miles | elevation 680 feet | moderate loop

The Coachella Valley Preserve is a nice short hike on a level boardwalk through a grove of Palm Trees. Parking is free but they do take donations. For more information check their website.

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Ron & Jan's Favorite Day Hikes

Desert Area Hikes

Whitewater Preserve

Red Dome via Pacific Coast Trail

Length 4.3 miles | elevation 387 feet | moderate out and back

Whitewater Canyon Loop Trail

Length 3.7 miles | elevation 680 feet | moderate loop

Big Morongo Canyon Park
Morongo Valley, CA

Length 3.7 miles | elevation 680 feet | moderate loop

1000 Palms Preserve
1000 Palms, Ca

Length 3.7 miles | elevation 680 feet | moderate loop

Desert Area Hikes

Whitewater Preserve

Red Dome via Pacific Coast Trail

Length 4.3 miles | elevation 387 feet | moderate out and back

Whitewater Canyon Loop Trail

Length 3.7 miles | elevation 680 feet | moderate loop

Big Morongo Canyon Park Morongo Valley, CA

Length 3.7 miles | elevation 680 feet | moderate loop

1000 Palms Preserve 1000 Palms, Ca

Length 3.7 miles | elevation 680 feet | moderate loop

Big Morongo Canyon Park
Morongo Valley, CA

1000 Palms Preserve
1000 Palms, Ca