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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/16/2025
The hike begins at The Ramp, a gated trailhead near E. Palm Canyon Drive.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/16/2025
The trail follows a wide dirt path that heads up the foothills.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/16/2025
At about a half mile in, there are several accessible overlook points. This route however continues further up into the mountains.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/16/2025
Views of the neighboring mountains as the trail gains in elevation.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/16/2025
As the trail wraps around the first curve, it forks onto a number of smaller trails.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/16/2025
An image of the large network of single track trails in the mountain foothills.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/16/2025
Views over Coachella Valley.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/16/2025
Remnants of a horse corral in the backcountry.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/16/2025
Lower Palm Hills Loop - Palm Springs