Boo Hoff Interpretative Trail Hike

Join Friends’ volunteer docent for this interpretive hike on the Boo Hoof trail which follows an ancient Cahuilla pathway passing along canyons and ridges. We will do a moderate version of the trail.

We begin hiking through sandy desert wash for nearly 2 miles and then at the trailhead, climb about 500’ elevation and return the same route. We will pass side canyons and washes common to the Santa Rosa Mountains and savor scenic views of the Santa Rosa Wilderness and La Quinta while reveling in the peace and quiet of the remote sanctuary.

We will point out and discuss plants that thrive in this environment, how the Cahuilla people survived using these plants, as well as the geology and water of the Santa Rosa Mountains. We will hike about 8 miles round trip, out and back. We will be in Bighorn Sheep territory!

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

RSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time. 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.

View map at UTM coordinates: 33.648969, -116.309324