Murray Canyon Trail
Murray Canyon Trail
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Located in the Indian Canyons, this trail passes some uniquely amazing desert vegetation, such as the yellow creosote flowers.
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  • Justine28
    Yellowknife, Canada2,187 contributions
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    Amazing hike through beautiful oasis
    This was our favourite hike in Palm Springs! It’s approx. 7km long when you start from the Andreas Canyon Trailhead/ South Palm Canyon Drive parking lot. It took us approx 2 hrs to complete it. Don’t be discouraged by the awful start through some boring, sandy, horse-poop covered meadows. Once you get into the Palm trees areas, the trail gets better and better. It meanders through a palm oasis and requires crossing a small stream and over or near small waterfalls a handful of times, as well as some minor climbing on the boulders. Would recommend shoes with good grip, and possibly water-resistant. Even saw folks enjoying quiet meditative moment as it’s that peaceful and zen out there. Entrance to the Indian Canyons was $12 per adult when we were there, so it’s a good idea to do a few nearby hikes in one day if you can. A must-do if you ask me.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 10, 2024
  • Lynda816
    Edmonton, Canada16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Murray Canyon Hike
    We started off from the Murray Canyon parking lot - the hike was great! A meandering stream that you have to cross numerous times, palm trees, rock formations - so beautiful! Will return to this hike for sure.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written February 29, 2024
  • ChrisandLoriann
    129 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful hike along a creek
    Great hike for a hot day as it parallels the creek (which you have to cross several times), and there’s lots of shade along the way. Not for the mobility impaired, as there is some rock scrambling involved. Trail ends at the Seven Sisters Falls, which isn’t really a water fall….just water coming down a rock pile to feed the creek. Be aware that there is a per-person entrance fee to get on the Indian Canyons land. Porta potties available in the parking lot. And bring water. If you have water shoes, that makes the hike easier, so you can cross in the water, rather than trying to balance across a log or scattered rocks.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 10, 2024
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N3petruc
Covington, WA92 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Couples
This hike is great. I mostly want to mention that the seven sisters is a bit after the end of the Murray canyon hike however the falls are under whelming. I think personally the best parts of the hike are the shady oasis covered in palm trees. You come across a few of these areas on the hike and they are great. Also note they give you a coupon for tahquitz canyon when you pay your entrance fee. I wish I would have know that since we did that hike first.
Written May 7, 2021
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Lynda816
Edmonton, Canada16 contributions
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Feb 2024 • Friends
We started off from the Murray Canyon parking lot - the hike was great! A meandering stream that you have to cross numerous times, palm trees, rock formations - so beautiful! Will return to this hike for sure.
Written February 29, 2024
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blbayer
Omaha, NE15 contributions
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Jan 2020
We hiked the trail and found it to be a beautiful oasis in the desert. The trail is fairly easy at the start, but requires some climbing over rocks and multiple crossings over the stream. No problem with wet feet because the water is so shallow that walking on rocks made it fun to cross,. There is a fair amount of shade near the water. Highly recommend this trail. The entrance fee is well worth it. Hiking poles were an asset on this trail.
Written January 31, 2020
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Brian S
Meaford, Canada664 contributions
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Feb 2020
There was no better way to spend a beautiful February day in the Indian Canyons. The start of the trail is easy, but very scenic and photographic. As you begin to climb into the canyon, pay attention to where you place your feet as the trail is uneven, with many rocks and other natural obstacles. We counted 14 crossings of the river/creek. Ultimately as you approach the falls you are scrambling over a narrow rocky trail above a gorge, which if you are a bit squeamish, could be problematic. Ultimately, the beauty, the experience and the photographs are well worth it.
Written February 12, 2020
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Robby G C
Toronto, Canada81,657 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
We hiked. It was fun.

There were also people coming with horses as well. We preferred hiking.

Every time we passed an oasis, we had to cross the water. Sometimes it was quite funny.

We cross at least several oasis.

Later we had to climb a mountain and we didn't see the seven sisters.

They were there. We had to go at the left side and we could see the waterfalls.

P.S. We had to come back through the oasis.

We had fun!
Written May 13, 2020
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Claudia10229
Dallas, TX492 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
We hiked the Murray and Seven Sisters Trail. I'm not sure where one starts and ends, but it was recommended we follow either sign on the trail to the end of the trail, where there are signs that trail is done. Drive into the Andreas/Murray parking area but keep driving to the last parking lots. Since the trail head starts from the last parking area. Otherwise you get to walk a bit more through the parking lots.

There is a trail head sign. Hike starts in the hot desert area but then goes into canyons which are cooler due to rocks and palm trees. Fairly good signage except one area where you scramble up rocks close to the end of the hike. Through many palm trees, some streams. In October the water not not flowing much but visible and made the area cooler. The rock formations are impressive.

We were told by a Tribal Ranger that some people don't stop at the end of the trail and continue over the boulders. And apparently some people do fall and slip on the boulders. Rangers provide talks or lead interpretive hikes on some days, check on their website for details.

There are some nice picnic tables in the parking lot area, many in the shade so it was fun to hike in the morning and return to the car for a picnic lunch in the shade of palm trees. Then we hiked the shorter Andreas loop.
Written October 28, 2022
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Trevor L
Calgary, Canada73 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Couples
went a little later in the morning which made for a very hot day but we were well prepared. Really enjoyed the hike it was safe and quite easy for 90%. The falls were a nice refreshing stop and we meandered throughout the hills for about three hours and were very pleased with trails and views,
Written April 29, 2018
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johnyboyd
San Ramon, CA290 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2013 • Family
4-mile hike through an oasis, along a stream with palm trees providing the canopy.

A gem of a hike right in Palm springs. Don't miss, especially if you are into moderate hikes. See my review on Indian canyons for details
Written November 29, 2013
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David R
Tacoma, WA103 contributions
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Feb 2018 • Couples
My wife and I are "senior citizens" and we LOVE to hike - not the easy, paved stuff but real hiking with rocky trails, sand, dirt and winding through varied flora and fauna. Murray Canyon Trail provided us with all of the above plus just a bit of "degree of difficulty" when criss-crossing streams on slippery rocks and scrambling across a large, sloped boulder to get from one end of the trail to the next. Great hike! You move through palm tree oases and experience an enjoyable variety of desert flowering bushes, trees and lizards! The total hike is just about 3 miles so not bad at all. Go around 9 a.m. to avoid crowds. We hiked early and had the place to ourselves and the natural denizens of nature, including a nice sized red-tailed hawk sitting on a boulder beside a stream.
Written March 3, 2018
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Marcia S
Cathedral City, CA119 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017
Murray Canyon Trail is located South of Andreas Canyon. This is an easy hike which becomes moderate as you approach The Seven Sisters. The portion that I would rate as moderate is brief, but does involve a little elevation and scrambling...nothing serious. Stream crossings do require balance as one leaps from rock to rock.

This hike takes you through desert with sweeping views and then you find yourself along a stream which the trail crisscrosses many times as one makes their way up the canyon. The vegetation along the creek is lush. What a lovely experience and contrast to the beginning of this hike.

The waterfall at the end of the trail is a wonderful payoff. The water is crisp and clear. Large rocks invite the hiker to rest, relax, snack and perhaps soak feet before beginning the trip back to the parking area.

This hike is about 5 miles round trip. There is parking and portable facilities. Maps are posted and trail signs are easy to follow. Start early when the desert temps are high, bring plenty of water, a hat, sun screen and I find that a hiking pole insures a dry crossing of the stream.
Written April 16, 2017
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