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The Best Hiking in Desert Hot Springs

Looking for the best hiking in Desert Hot Springs? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Desert Hot Springs. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Desert Hot Springs

  • Desert Hot Springs, California

    Mission Creek Trail

    15.33 mi / 1594 ft gain
    Mission Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Whitewater, California.
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  • Morongo Valley, California

    Mesquite Trail Loop

    0.54 mi / 36 ft gain
    Mesquite Trail Loop is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Morongo Valley, California.
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  • Morongo Valley, California

    Big Morongo Canyon Trail

    11.65 mi / 1401 ft gain
    Big Morongo Canyon Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Morongo Valley, California.
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  • Palm Springs, California

    North Carl Lykken Trail to Falls Overlook

    4.91 mi / 2579 ft gain
    North Carl Lykken Trail to Falls Overlook is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Palm Springs, California.
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  • 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, California

    Whitewater Ranger Station to Cottonwood TH via PCT

    7.79 mi / 1421 ft gain
    Whitewater Ranger Station to Cottonwood TH via PCT is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Whitewater, California.
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  • 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, California

    Whitewater Canyon View Loop Trail

    3.69 mi / 627 ft gain
    Whitewater Canyon View Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Whitewater, California.
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  • 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, California

    Whitewater River via Visitor Center

    3.09 mi / 604 ft gain
    Whitewater River via Visitor Center is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Whitewater, California.
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  • Whitewater, California

    Red Dome via Pacific Crest Trail

    4.3 mi / 387 ft gain
    Red Dome via Pacific Crest Trail is an out and back trail that takes you by a lake located near Whitewater, California
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  • Whitewater, California

    Rainbow Rock Canyon

    6.3 mi / 1112 ft gain
    Rainbow Rock Canyon is an out and back trail that takes you by a lake located near Whitewater, California
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  • 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, California

    San Gorgonio Overlook via Pacific Crest Trail (Whitewater)

    10.19 mi / 1775 ft gain
    San Gorgonio Overlook via Pacific Crest Trail (Whitewater) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Whitewater, California.
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  • 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, California

    Pacific Crest Trail: Whitewater Preserve to Stone House

    12.38 mi / 1588 ft gain
    Pacific Crest Trail: Whitewater Preserve to Stone House is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Whitewater, California.
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  • Palm Springs, California

    North Lykken Trail from W. Crescent Drive

    1.67 mi / 906 ft gain
    North Lykken Trail from W. Crescent Drive is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Palm Springs, California.
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  • Palm Springs, California

    Museum Trail

    1.52 mi / 860 ft gain
    The Museum Trail is a very steep climb with a 1,000 feet elevation gain in just one mile but has some great views of downtown Palm Springs. The hike starts behind the Palm Springs Art Museum. This trail can also access the Cactus to Clouds Trail that goes all the way to the top of Mt. San Jacinto...
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  • Palm Springs, California

    Skyline Trail to Aerial Tramway Top Station

    5.0
    9.41 mi / 8238 ft gain
    Skyline Trail to Aerial Tramway Top Station is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Palm Springs, California.
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  • Yucca Valley, California

    High View Nature Trail

    1.34 mi / 331 ft gain
    High View Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Yucca Valley, California.
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  • Yucca Valley, California

    Burnt Hill Trail

    6.01 mi / 925 ft gain
    Burnt Hill Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Yucca Valley, California.
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