MURRAY PEAK FROM GARSTIN TRAILHEAD

Starting in South Palm Springs at the Garstin trailhead, this is one of many ways up to Murray Hill/Peak. The first short steep climb is to Cahuilla Peak, followed by climbing the north face of Murray Peak. We’ll enjoy sweeping views of the valley on this popular hike!

8-9 miles with elevation gain of ~2500 ft

Arrive at the trailhead ready to go at 6:45 am. (Note: we are starting early to avoid most of the heat; high predicted to be 84 degrees)

Directions to the Garstin TH: Here

Here’s a description if you prefer text:
..take S Palm Canyon Dr as though you were going to Indian Canyons in Palm Springs.
..at a stop sign, turn L on E Bogert Trail (a paved street)
..wind through the lovely, flat neighborhood with many stop signs for 0.8 miles
..turn L on block-long Barona Rd (paved), which is the 1st turn after traveling on the bridge over a wash
..the inconspicuous TH is near the end of the street on your right, perhaps partly obscured by a parked vehicle
..park on either side of the street, avoiding violating the space requirements of the mailboxes and driveways
..you’ve gone too far if the street you are driving on starts going uphill

Your best chance for a discreet bio break for miles is down in the wash beyond the barricades.

PLEASE EMAIL or RSVP TO REQUEST PARTICIPATION IN THIS HIKE.

HIKE LEADER: Michelle Yeager

HIKE LOCATOR: Palm Springs

HIKE DIFFICULTY: Strenuous (because of sustained, steep climbs)

HIKE PACE: Moderate (~2 mph )

DISTANCE: 8-9 miles

ELEVATION GAIN: 2500 feet with maximum elevation of 2200 feet

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