DEAD INDIAN CANYON/ART SMITH TRAIL LOOP HIKE -PALM DESERT
December 31 8 AM
Last Day this canyon is open to the public until Next Oct 1st.
8 AM DEPARTURE TIME
THE TRAIL
Art Smith Trail (Moderate due elevation Climb) Elevation Gain 700' 3.5 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 loop. No dogs on trail due to the rules of the National Monument --------------------------- WHAT TO BRING Water Snacks -----------------------------
TIME: Please be at the location before our departure time of 8 am --------------------------------- No dogs allowed in the area due to Big Horn Sheep ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIRECTIONS: go one block past Santa Rosa Visitor Center Address: 51-500 CA-74, Palm Desert, CA 92260 The parking area is on the right side of High 74 highway. The area is paved parking.
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 right hand side about 1/2 mile after you pass Bighorn Country Club.