Carrizo Canyon

About This Trail

Trailhead parking is past the driveway for the National Monument Visitor Center in Palm Desert, approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74. From left side of parking lot, follow hard-packed path through gate, curving to the left and across to the base of the hill. Trail turns right, turning sandy as you follow the wash. Enter the canyon, pass the lone palm tree – when you get to the canyon junction with the large boulder, you can choose. Going right will take you to the dry waterfall. Going left will take you to the scenic overlook – you must scramble over an 8 foot dry waterfall and then make an immediate right to get there. This trail is in bighorn sheep habitat and is only open from Oct. 1 – Dec. 31.

Trail Location

Carrizo Canyon
Art Smith