HORSESHOE & PUSHAWALLA PALMS LOOP – FULL
Our trail starts out in a sandy valley on the San Andreas Fault and then descends to the beautiful Pushawalla Palms oasis with its running surface water. The final leg of our hike passes a half-mile-long line of palms and then goes up a steep hill to the ridge of an uplifted earthquake fault with stunning 360 degree views. During the hike, we’ll discuss an orange-colored stream, some snow-white sand, and where the stream water comes from.
Anyone who is in good physical condition and able to walk at a moderate pace for 3 hours (with some hills) should enjoy this hike. Meet at the Pushawalla Palms Trailhead in the small parking area by the map kiosk on Thousand Palms Canyon Drive, about one-quarter mile before the Coachella Preserve parking lot. The kiosk location is clearly shown on the map below if you zoom in several times.
TO REGISTER, EMAIL RON AND INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER.
(If you haven’t hiked with Ron before, please include a brief statement about your hiking experience in 2023, noting miles and elevation gain.)
HIKE LEADER: Ron Knight
HIKE LOCATOR: Coachella Valley Preserve
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate: 6 miles; 800 feet (No pets allowed in the preserve)
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