Hiking and so much more

Are you going to be visiting the Palm Springs area? Are you interested in hiking or other outdoor activities in the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs or nearby areas? Need a place to stay in the Palm Springs area? Need info on area restaurants? Or do you want to see a movie and dine at one of the Coachella Valleys great restaurants? You can find information on where to stay while in the Coachella Valley as well. We also have information on Golf, Movies, Photography and other things to do in Palm Springs and Southern California, as well as info on Northern California, Oregon, Arizona hiking trails, and cycling information in Southern and Northern California, Oregon and Arizona.

Please use your brain hikers!

Once again it is the hot time of year here in the desert. Please do not go hiking during the hot time of day, and no matter when you go hiking in the desert always have the correct equipment and lots and lots of water. Every week several hikers are having to be rescued because they either wander off the trails and get lost, or run out of water. Please don't be one of those folks. Always carry more water than you think you will need, and don't wander off the established trails.

Hiking in and around Palm Springs can be very dangerous. Just because it is a desert doesn't mean it will not get cold in the winter, and it definitely gets very hot in the summer. As much as I like hiking in the Palm Springs area I recommend that you don't hike in the area in the summer unless you are a very experienced hiker and you have the proper equipment and lots of water. Desert weather can be very hot in the summer, and very cold in the winter, and it can be windy and very dangerous. Wear proper clothing, have proper equipment and follow these hiking tips or you may pay with your life.

Palm Springs area trails

• Palm Springs Indian Canyon Trails - A mix of strenuous and easy hikes, the valley's most famous.
• The Araby Trail - An uphill hike that takes you past Bob Hope's house.
• The Art Smith Trail - Takes you to a palm oasis and great views of Palm Desert.
• The Bear Creek Canyon Trail - A medium difficulty hike to an oasis.
• The Berns Trail - This trail gives you great panoramic views of the valley.
• The Palm Springs Museum Trail - An uphill strenuous hike with great views.
• The Clara Burgess - This trail takes you to the top of Murray Hill.
• The Garstin Trail - Strenuous uphill hike with fantastic views of the valley.
• Desert "Bump-n-Grind" - A very popular hike for valley residents, also a great cardio hike.
• The North Lykken Trail - Uphill hike that provides great views of the valley.
• The South Lykken Trail - One of my favorite hikes in the valley.
• Coachella Valley Preserve - Several trails on or near earthquake faults.
• Mecca Hills / Painted Canyons - Beautiful slot canyon hike, one of my favorites.
• Big Morongo Canyon Preserve a beautiful nature preserve in Morongo Valley with several hiking trails

Joshua Tree National Park

• Joshua Tree National Park hiking

Idyllwild Area Hiking Trails

• Idyllwild Area Hiking Trails - Hikes you can take during the summer months.

Southern & Northern California, Oregon and Arizona Hiking

We now have information on Hiking trails in Arizona, Hiking trails in Oregon and hiking in Southern and Northern California.

• Southern California Hiking Trails
• Northern California Trails
• Arizona Hiking Trails
• Oregon Hiking Trails

Tumalo Falls Photo Gallery

View photo gallery of Tumalo Falls near Bend, Oregon.

Todd Lake to Green Lakes Photo Gallery

View photo gallery of a hike from Todd Lake to Green Lakes in the Three Sisters Wilderness.

Lava Cast Forest Photo Gallery

View photo gallery of the Lava Cast Forest located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument near Bend, Oregon.

Coachella Valley Weddings

Christine Arnold Photography

Christine Arnold is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Palm Springs, serving all of Southern California and Costa Rica. Wedding coverage in an unobtrusive documentary style.

ChristineArnold.com or on an iPhone ChristineArnold.com/blog

"50 Years of Hope"

Arnold Palmer's storied career featured plenty of time on the courses of the Coachella Valley, including playing in and hosting the Bob Hope Classic last January.

For the first time, you can read all of Palmer's exploits, as well as the rich traditions and behind-the-scenes stories of the Hope Classic, in a book written by The Desert Sun's Larry Bohannan. Order "50 Years of Hope" here!

The hard-bound book 50 Years of Hope, overflowing with rare photos and unforgettable stories, is ready for your enjoyment now. Order "50 Years of Hope" by The Desert Sun and Larry Bohannan here!

Video Gaming and Game Reviews

Check out our Older Video Gamers page for information on the latest video games with the older video gamers in mind (cuz we ain't all kids!!). See reviews and links to purchase video games and video game systems like Xbox and Playstation 3. Visit our video gaming page now! and get information on Modern Warfare 2, Borderlands, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Assassin's Creed 2, Left 4 Dead 2, Dead Space, Fallout 3 and more.

Hiking Books For Palm Springs

Philip Ferranti's books on hiking in Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas are a must have if you are planning on hiking in the area. Amazon.com also has several other books that will make your hiking adventure a great one, including books on hiking and rock climbing in Joshua Tree National Park.

Hiking and Outdoor Equipment

Amazon.com Camera & Photo

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RunKeeper is a great iPhone App

I found a great iPhone app to use when hiking, walking (or many other activites), it is called Runkeeper. I have the paid version and I love it! Using the iPhone's GPS capabilities, you can track your fitness activities, including distance, time, speed, pace, calories burned, elevation, and path traveled on a map.

If you want to try before you buy they have a free version that works great as well, but the paid version has many extra features. I don't get any commissions or kickbacks if you purchase this app, I am endorsing it because it works great, and it is easy to figure out. The app lets you share your activities to Facebook and Twitter automatically if you want, and you can keep the map of your workout private if you prefer. Their website is also great for tracking your workouts and sharing them with family and friends. Check out the app and their website today!

Click the hikers for Hiking Tips

For tips on how much WATER you need click above

Hiking In Palm Springs Disclaimer

Any outdoor recreation can be potentially hazardous, and hiking is no exception. All participants must assume responsibility for their own actions and safety, exercise sound judgment, and be prepared for and seek advice on weather and trail conditions.

Although the authors and publisher of Hiking-in-ps.com ("this site") try to make the site as accurate as possible, they disclaim any liability for accident, loss, injury, inconvenience or other damage that may be sustained by anyone using the information contained on the site.