Upcoming Events

Earl Henderson Trail Hike

Earl Henderson Trail at Shannon Trailhead S. Araby Drive in Araby Wash, Palm Springs, CA, United States

Our volunteers will take you on a guided hike through the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument!Enjoy this easy hike along the hillside above Araby Wash. Explore the […]

Free

Mecca Aster Canyon Hike – noon departure

Box Canyon and Painted Canyon Roads Box Canyon Road and Painted Canyon Road, Mecca, CA, United States

Join us for a hike into the Chuckwalla National Monument. On this hike we will walk through a wash full of amazing geology with colors that you will not see […]

Mecca Aster Canyon Hike – early sunset departure

Box Canyon and Painted Canyon Roads Box Canyon Road and Painted Canyon Road, Mecca, CA, United States

Join us for a hike into the Chuckwalla National Monument. On this hike we will walk through a wash full of amazing geology with colors that you will not see […]

CANCELLED: Indio Badlands Trail Full Moon Hike – 7pm Group

Indio Hills Badlands Trail Golf Center Parkway, Indio, CA, United States

DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND POOR AIR QUALITY, THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Strap on your hiking boots for a full moon hike on the first mile of the Indio […]

Free

CANCELLED: Indio Badlands Trail Full Moon Hike – 7:15p Group

Indio Hills Badlands Trail Golf Center Parkway, Indio, CA, United States

DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND POOR AIR QUALITY, THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Strap on your hiking boots for a full moon hike on the first mile of the Indio […]

Free

CANCELADO: ExcursiĂłn Bajo la Luna Llena en el Sendero Indio Hills

Indio Hills Badlands Trail Golf Center Parkway, Indio, CA, United States

ESTE EVENTO HA SIDO CANCELADO. PĂłngase las botas de montaña para una caminata bajo la luna llena en el sendero Indio Hills. Mientras nos embarcamos en esta caminata, la luz […]

Free

CANCELLED: Indio Badlands Trail Full Moon Hike – 7:30p Group

Indio Hills Badlands Trail Golf Center Parkway, Indio, CA, United States

DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND POOR AIR QUALITY, THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Strap on your hiking boots for a full moon hike on the first mile of the Indio […]

Free

La Quinta Full Moon Hike – 7pm Group

La Quinta Cove Trails Parking Lot Calle Tecate & Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA, United States

Experience the desert in the moonlight!Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types […]

Free

La Quinta Full Moon Hike – 7:15p Group

La Quinta Cove Trails Parking Lot Calle Tecate & Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA, United States

Experience the desert in the moonlight!Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types […]

Free

La Quinta Full Moon Hike – 7:30p Group

La Quinta Cove Trails Parking Lot Calle Tecate & Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA, United States

Experience the desert in the moonlight!Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types […]

Free

CANCELLED: Night Sky Star Observations – La Quinta

La Quinta Cove Trails Parking Lot Calle Tecate & Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA, United States

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomers will be setting up their telescopes and are inviting you to their “star party”. […]

Free

La Quinta Full Moon Hike – 7:45p Group

La Quinta Cove Trails Parking Lot Calle Tecate & Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA, United States

Experience the desert in the moonlight!Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types […]

Free

CANCELLED: Yoga with a Ranger

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United States

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST. Join a National Monument park ranger for an outdoor fun yoga flow for all skill levels. Connect with the landscape through […]

Free

CANCELLED: Rancho Mirage-Chuckwalla Trail Full Moon Hike

Rancho Mirage City Hall Parking Lot 69825 California 111, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST INCLEMENT WEATHER. Grab your hiking boots and join Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a full moon hike on the lower […]

Free

Pushawalla Palm Oasis Loop Trail

Pushawalla Palms Trailhead Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA, United States

Join us for a MODERATELY STRENUOUS hike to Pushawalla Palms Oasis. This 4.8-mile hike involves an elevation gain of over 700 feet. The hike begins in a sandy wash that […]

Ed Hastey Garden Walk

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Enjoy the garden surrounding the National Monument Visitor Center.Enjoy strolling the Ed Hastey Garden Walk led by Friends’ volunteer docent. It is a great introduction to learn about native plants […]

Free