PALM SPRINGS HIKING AND OUTDOORS ADVENTURES
HIKING LEADER JASON BRUECKS - A PERFECT LOCALS' HIKING ADVENTURE FOR VISITORS
JOIN US ON A PLANNED WEEKEND HIKE OR BOOK A HIKING ADVENTURE DURING WEEKDAYS
ART SMITH TRAIL to the FIRST OASIS
-PALM DESERT
THE TRAIL
Art Smith Trail (Moderate to Difficult due elevation Climb)
Beginning Elevation 1000' Elevation Gain 1000'
5 miles round trip
Moderate if you are a hiker, difficult if you are not a hiker due to elevation gain.
The trail is the same elevation gain as Lykken, Bump and Grind.
The Art Smith Trail begins in Palm Desert.
THE TRAIL
The views are beautiful and maybe we will see Big Horn Sheep.
The trail meanders through the Santa Rosa Mountains
A GOOD BIT OF INFORMATION TO KNOW
You can turn around at any point and return to your car if you feel the hike is too much. The trail is a there and back to your car...so not a loop.
No dogs on trail due to the rules of the National Monument
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WHAT TO BRING
DRESS IN THE LAYERS.
Water
Snacks
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HIKING LEADER
Jason Bruecks
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TIME:
Please be at the location before our departure time of 8:45 am
Gate opens at 8:30 am
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DIRECTIONS:
Santa Rosa Visitor Center
Address: 51-500 CA-74, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Gate opens at 8:30 am
Location: Drive up Highway 74 from Palm Desert. Once you cross Hwy111 and 74 hwy continue 4 miles up 74 hwy to parking area. The parking area is located on the left hand side about 1/4 mile after you pass Bighorn Country Club. After parking, follow the signs to the trailhead.
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