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Have you heard of this FREE preserve where you can hike through a palm oasis?
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd
Thousand Palms, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis has several free short hikes through a beautiful oasis of California palm trees just a short drive from Palm Springs. Here are 3 hikes for every level!
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Hike 1: Indian Palms 1 mile, Easy
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd
Thousand Palms, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This 1 mile hike is mostly flat over packed dirt and wooden boardwalks. There are some stairs.
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The wooden boardwalks allow you to hike throughout the oasis over the water
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd
Thousand Palms, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This 1 mile hike is called Indian Palms.
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Hike 2: Moon Country 4 miles, Moderate
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd
Thousand Palms, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This 4 mile hike is called Moon Country Loop. Be sure to visit Simones Pond if it’s open!
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Don’t forget to look for wildlife!
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd
Thousand Palms, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Be on the lookout for desert wildlife like lizards and snakes. Always respect wildlife by giving them plenty of space and not touching or feeding them.
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Hike 3: Herman’s Hike 6 miles, Difficult
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd
Thousand Palms, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This 6 mile hike is called Herman’s Hike.