MEETING LOCATION
Park on of Palm Hills/Broadmoor which runs on the side of Thrifty Wash (4781 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264) at the Vons Rim Rock Plaza in Palm Springs
Park your cars either on the payment or dirt road (Ramp) just before 8 am
DEPARTURE
8 am Sharp
GOAT TRAIL-PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA -MODERATE
Sunday, Feb 13. 8:00 am to 11 am
Super Bowl! I want to get you back in time for the Super Bowl, but I also want you to get some exercise but all the afternoon snacks you will consume
Moderate Hike similar to our morning sunrise hike plus and extra 3 miles
DESCRIPTION:
Many of the goat trails are wandering trails that were originally horseback riding trails for the Desert Riders. There is a small oasis called Jane’s Hoffbrau Oasis that we will visit.
What is the trail like:
We will climb onto the Santa Rosa Mountains starting near the Rim Rock Shopping Center. From there we will loop on a series of trails just below Murray Peak. We will conclude our loop by heading down Eagle Wash to a small palm oasis. We will climb out of the wash to reconnect to our original trail and make our way back to the cars.
THE BASIC DESCRIPTION
The hike is just under 6 miles
1300ft elevation gain and drop.
LOTS OF UPS AND DOWNS
BRING
snacks
water
a great attitude
hiking poles if you wish
Dog Friendly on the Goat Trails
You can bring your dogs
But ensure they are leashed
That they are dog and people friendly
You clean up after your dogs and dispose properly their waste.