Hiking in itself is already a challenging sport. It is a passion that is driven by setting personal goals and then meeting and exceeding them. There are many options for what kind of trails and where to hike, but Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs, California offer a unique perspective on hiking; desert hiking. These two cities have some of the best and beautiful options for taking a trek through the desert.
Many surrounding resorts are home to trails just minutes from where you are staying. 20 miles of hiking trails are available at the Coachella Valley Preserve. These trails offer up a chance of diverse hiking opportunities paired with a once in a lifetime chance to try and spot the Fringe-Toed lizard, which exists nowhere else in the world. Playing hide-and-seek with the pride of Palm Springs is not the only thing to do at the Coachella Valley Preserve. Observing beautiful, native greenery and pools of water are just the beginning of all of the beautiful things that exist in the desert.
There is also a great sense of history throughout the trails in the desert. It has been said that while hiking through the desert trails you can still feel the presence of the Native Americans that once walked the same trails. desert hiking in this part of California can be strenuous or simple, depending on the trails chosen. The Berns Trail is an easy, 1 hour, two mile hike that provides the chance to see unique rock formations and beautiful plants. The Art Smith Trail is a difficult trip of over 5 miles, but offers multiple stops at oasis,’ panoramic views, and a chance to see Bighorn Sheep. For hikers who prefer a less tranquil and more bustling type of hike, the Palm Desert, Bump-n-Grind Trail offers just that. This is a very popular, strenuous hike that provides an outlet to check off one’s cardio routine and witness beautiful views of the desert in one foul swoop!
For those who love desert hiking Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs are very lucky to house the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. These mountains are for those who like to hike by themselves. The solitude is unmatchable, especially when paired with the beauty of the Jeffery Pines, the ever-changing landscape through the seasons, and the chance to come across historical artifacts no one knew existed!
Taking some time away to rest and relax can only be enhanced by the desert hiking that Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs has to offer. Any vacationer and hiker can attest for the beauty and diversity that each trail holds. The turns and twists of each route open up to a whole new world, uncovering secrets of the surprises that lie ahead on any hiking adventure!
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