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Dead Indian Canyon Adaptive Sports Hike

  • Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot CA-74 Palm Desert, CA, 92260 United States (map)

Join SoCal Adaptive Sports, Friends of the Desert Mountains, and Desert Recreation District volunteer docents for a hike for persons with disabilities, their family and friends in Dead Indian Canyon.

The endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep makes their home here as well as other desert critters. Enjoy this great outdoor experience close to downtown Palm Desert. This trail traverses a sandy wash with uneven terrain with cobble (small rocks).

Hike rating is easy, approximately 2 miles round trip. Elevation gain is approximately 200 feet. Bring snacks and 1 liter of water per person. Wear close-toed shoes, sun hat and sunscreen.

For more information, contact Michael at mike@socaladaptivesports.org or 760-469-9207.

Please note: The Art Smith Trailhead parking lot is located just past the driveway for the Visitor Center approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74. UTM coordinates: 33.667957, -116.407666

Earlier Event: November 19
National Public Lands Day
Later Event: November 19
Star Party in the Mountains