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Beautiful hike in a lush palm-filled canyon within the "Indian Canyons" section of the Aqua Caliente reservation.


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Map Key

1.0

Miles

1.6

KM

Loop

996' 303 m

High

838' 255 m

Low

159' 48 m

Up

169' 51 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Geological Significance · Historical Significance · River/Creek · Views

Family Friendly Picnic tables at the start of the trail. Lots of shade. Easy access to the gentle stream.

Need to Know

Per-person fees charged to enter "Indian Canyons." In 2022 it was $12 per adult, $7 for seniors (62+).

Description

After entering the Indians Canyons area (admission charged), it's a short paved spur road to the dirt parking lots and picnic area. Some archaeological remains (mortars in a large flat rock) are at the edge of the NW parking lot. The first half of the trail is on the north side of the creek, mostly shaded by the many tall palm trees in the canyon.

A very small waterfall is near the top of the trail, where a wooden bridge crosses the stream. The trail back down is on an exposed slope south of the creek, with almost no shade but beautiful views of the palm-filled canyon.

Flora & Fauna

Lot of natural fan palm trees; other plants and critters typical of the desert Southwest.

Contacts

Shared By:

Felix Just

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in Palm Springs

#2,216

in California

#21,929

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