Took a half day to explore the hiking in Palm Canyons. Beautiful little oasis of palm trees in a rocky desert setting. We even encountered a juvenile bighorn sheep while exploring. Remember to bring lots of water!

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the canyon. An oasis in the desert with super walking trails. As my husband has bad knees we used the short trail along the stream. Very unique and well worth the small fee. The person at the gate was very informative and we really got a sense of the history.

Not to be missed adventure just a short drive away form downtown Palm Springs. Some people have complained about admission price but I think it was well worth the cost to hike in pristine desert areas with well marked trails. It has dry desert with cactus as well a cool palm lined canyon in the shade. Going back this later... More

The oldest palm tree's were beautiful. We just did the mile and a half hike and it was SO beautiful. We saw lizards and got some amazing pictures. We went early in the morning before it got to hot.

We went to Palm Canyon first. So neat to see the water and the palms and the critters running around everywhere. Make sure that you do take some water with you. Check out the hummingbirds on the feeders by the visitors center. Visitors center has drinks and snacks a great prices. The walk from the canyon floor back up to... More

They told us at the Visitor Centre that it was and "easy" hike but we still had to climb over bolders and such like. But the result was superb! We don't "do" hiking, but we were VERY pleased that we did this. Take your time, it's not a race, and keep stopping to admire the view and take pictures. Wear... More

great hiking, some neat to see palm trees in the mountains, but go early if it is spring and take plenty of water, cell phone sporadic, trails marked very well, suggest hiking boots and walking sticks and keep eyes open for snakes

This is where Palm Springs got its name. Cold, clear melt water running off the mountains creating an oasis of greenery and or course, palm trees, in the middle of the desert. Definitely worth a visit

I left my mom at the Trading Post, watching the beautiful Costa's hummingbirds that come to the feeder and walked about a mile into the canyon, along the main path. At the area of big rocks (there is a name for it on the map they give you), I sat on a rock for a while and enjoyed the peaceful... More