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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/18/2025
Covered parking is available at the top of the Rancho Mirage City Hall parking lot.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/18/2025
The trail begins from the back of the parking lot, marked by a sign.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/18/2025
A brief quarter mile path makes a quick climb up the hill to an overlook point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/18/2025
The hike is on dirt single track through shadeless desert environment.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/18/2025
A shade structure and bench stand at the Bighorn Overlook along the Jack Rabbit Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/18/2025
Views across Rancho Mirage and the Coachella Valley.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/18/2025
A sign marks the direction of the Jack Rabbit Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/18/2025
The Jack Rabbit Trail consists to two descents and two climbs - this one heads down toward Highway 111.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/18/2025
Views of the mountainous landscape - if you look closely you can see the Jack Rabbit Loop Trail as it heads toward the base of the slope.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/18/2025
A flat gravel path makes up a portion of the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/18/2025
Approaching the Bighorn Overlook on the later portion of the Jack Rabbit Trail.