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Tortoise Talk & Walk

  • Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 51500 California 74 Palm Desert, CA, 92260 United States (map)

The Randall Henderson Trail is habitat for our endangered desert tortoise.

Meg, National Monument Park Ranger, will lead you on this 2-mile loop hike. You will learn many interesting tidbits as you search for the tortoises on the trail. At trails end, you will have the opportunity to visit with the Visitor Center’s desert tortoise ambassador at his burrow.

The trail is in a sandy wash on uneven desert terrain and 2 feet wide. Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, sun hat and sunscreen.

Space is limited. RSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in at 8:45 AM. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event.

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

Note: we will meet at the Visitor Center. UTM Coordinates: 33.67149, -116.40839

Hosted by the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center.
Co-sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains.

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