PUSHAWALLA PALMS LOOP – FULL, BUT GET ON WAIT LIST
Our trail starts out on a sandy plateau above the San Andreas Fault and then passes by the long Horseshoe Palms oasis. We’ll then descend through a slot canyon to the beautiful Pushawalla Palms oasis with its running surface water. The final leg of our hike goes up a steep hill to the ridge of an uplifted earthquake fault with stunning 360 degree views of the Coachella Valley. During the hike, we’ll discuss some snow-white sand, an orange-colored stream, and where that 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, PLEASE EMAIL RON AND INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER.
(If you haven’t hiked with Ron before, include a brief statement about your hiking experience in 2024, noting miles and elevation gain. Register early; this hike had a waiting list last season.)
HIKE LEADER: Ron Knight
HIKE LOCATOR: Coachella Valley Preserve
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate: 6 miles; 800 feet (No pets allowed in the preserve)
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!