Our volunteer docent will take you on a guided hike through the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument! You will see excellent views of the Coachella Valley and learn the history of the area. You will see many unique desert plants and learn how they survive the long hot summers. There are lizards and animals on the trail including a chance to see the endangered desert tortoises.
This trail is in a sandy wash, can be narrow and on uneven desert terrain. You will have two options: hike all 3 loops of the trail approximately 3 miles round trip with an elevation gain of approximately 250 feet, OR hike 2 loops of the trail approximately 2 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 200 feet. This hike is considered easy to moderate. Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, a sun hat and sunscreen. Sorry, no dogs allowed.
Please note: we will meet in the Randall Henderson Trailhead parking area at the Visitor Center. UTM coordinates: 33.670193, -116.406895
RSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in at 8:15 AM. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event.
A suggested tax-deductible 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.