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The Pushawalla Palms trail is probably the most strenuous of the trails. Climbing from the desert floor just east of the visitors center, this trail follows an uplifted section of the Mission Creek Fault, which is part of the San Andreas Fault system. At the end of the trail is Pushawalla Palms oasis, which is located in a deep canyon carved into the Indio Hills. It is about a six mile round trip hike, so be sure to take plenty of water and wear proper shoe and clothing ( for more desert hiking tips see the link below ). The Hidden Palms trail is about 3-5 miles long depending on the route you take, but you are rewarded with a beautiful view of the oasis, and the Coachella Valley! The Willis Palms trail is probably the easiest of the trail, but it is still a 4-5 mile hike, so be prepared!

To reach the Coachella Valley Preserve, take Interstate 10 to the Ramon Road exit. Turn left and follow Ramon Road and make a left turn on Thousand Palms Road. The entrance to the visitors center is located about two miles on the left. At the visitors center you can get a guide for the Coachella Valley Preserve which gives the hiker valuable information on the trail, plant and wildlife, geology of the area, and a history of the area. The Coachella Valley preserve is open daily from sunrise to sunset. They do ask that you plan your time so you are out of the parking lot by sundown.

The welcome sign as you enter the oasis.  ( All Photos by: Gary R. Burzell )

Preserve's visitor's center located in the the Paul Wilhelm Grove.