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Fun trail through small slot canyons to the top of a peak with 360 degree views.


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4.4

Miles

7.1

KM

Point to Point

529' 161 m

High

35' 11 m

Low

675' 206 m

Up

612' 187 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

24%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

Starting at the parking lot, cross the aqueduct and head across a few ridges. Watch for trail markers heading right (northeast) across a flat plain. On the far side, follow the loop clockwise. Watch for trail markers that lead you up a few ledges on the left before dropping into the most exciting part of the hike, a series of small but fun slots canyons. The back part of the loop then climbs to a peak with 360 views of both valleys. Continue along the loop back into the plain, and eventually turn left at the trail markers to return to the parking lot.

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Steve Perella

Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 11 votes

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  4.2 from 11 votes
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Trail Rankings

#666

in California

#8,099

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Photos

East Indio Hills Badlands looking toward Palm Springs and Banner Pass.
Jan 28, 2020 near Indio, CA
Interesting rock formations on this part of the hike
Jan 8, 2019 near Indio, CA
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Dec 2, 2024
Chris Evans
Nice hike. Boring first/last part across the sand flats. 5.5mi — 2h 48m
Mar 14, 2023
D O
11h 30m
Nov 23, 2021
Carlos Abrille
A must see trail for those visiting Indio California 6mi — 9h 00m
Jun 28, 2020
Xuy Arguelles
Oct 12, 2019
Brent R
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