THOUSAND PALMS TO MOON COUNTRY- FULL

This loop hike starts in the Thousand Palms oasis which is above Highway 10 in the Coachella Valley Preserve.   From the trail-head, we’ll enter a level, sandy path surrounded by lush vegetation that is fed by underground springs.  In the last century, this path bordered a large lake.  After passing Simone Pond, we’ll ascend to a plateau with magnificent views of the oasis and the Little San Bernardino Mountains.  We’ll return to the parking lot along a broad wash below Herman’s Peak.  

Anyone in good physical condition and able to walk at a moderate pace for 2 hours should enjoy this hike.  We’re meeting in the Coachella Valley Preserve – Thousand Palms Oasis parking lot, shown on the map below if you zoom in several times.  To reach it, go east over Highway 10 on Ramon or Washington and turn at Thousand Palms Canyon Drive.  Follow that road until you go around a long curve and see the large parking lot on your left.  Park on the main road across from the gate which will be locked but accessible on foot.

4 miles, 300 feet, medium pace

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HIKE LEADERS: Bill and Barb Brown

HIKE LOCATOR: Thousand Palms

HIKE DIFFICULTY: Easy

HIKE PACE: Medium

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