Bear Creek Wash Trail Hike

Join Friends’ volunteer docent for this interpretative hike up the Bear Creek Wash. During the hike we will have outstanding views of La Quinta Cove and the Santa Rosa Mountains and discuss the various geologic forces that formed these mountains and canyons. You will learn about the plants that populate the desert wash; how these plants have adapted to these extreme environmental conditions; how the Cahuilla people used these native plants to survive for thousands of years.

The trail winds through a sandy wash with uneven terrain. As the wash narrows there will be some rocks and small boulders to hike around and over. This hike is rated as easy with 4 miles round-trip and an elevation gain of approximately 325 feet.

Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, a sun hat and sunscreen. Sorry, no dogs allowed on this trail.

Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to departure time. Ticket is required for check-in. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event.

A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.

For more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.

We will meet at the Cove Oasis Trailhead Parking Lot, Calle Tecate and Avenida Juarez, La Quinta, CA 92253

View map at U TM coordinates: 33.64875, -116.31708