Coachella Valley Preserve

4.5/5
(772) · Hiking area in Thousand Palms, United States
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Coachella Valley Preserve has a network of trails running along the San Andreas Fault and the desert. The hikes take patrons through the desert …

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Feb 11, 2025
Years ago you could park in the parking lot. Then covid hit and they closed the parking lot. It is still closed, making it impossible for some people with disabilities to walk the distance to the…Full review by DEAN S
Jan 5, 2025
Drivers, please drive below the 45-mph recommended speed because there are pedestrians. Visitors: the Preserve is only open some days per week. The parking area is closed. Park across the road, look …Full review by markhT5589UW
Dec 10, 2024
Just a fun place to. visit. Beautiful area. Easy hiking. Repairs needed for one of the main trails that is now closed. Donate to them when you are there.Full review by Retiredtraveler5050
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i walk with a cane. IS it possible to experience at least some of the area with limited mobility? Are there climbs? Rough …
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i walk with a cane. IS it possible to experience at least some of the area with limited mobility? Are there climbs? Rough territory?
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I would say give it a try Het dropped off as near to the entrance as possible as the parking area is a bit rough. It's mostly dandy and you may only be able to walk to the visitors centre …
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I would say give it a try Het dropped off as near to the entrance as possible as the parking area is a bit rough. It's mostly dandy and you may only be able to walk to the visitors centre and in the first oasis and boardwalks but it will give you a taste. Good luck.
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how long a drive from Palm Springs?
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The Preserve is about 2.5 miles north on Thousand Palms Canyon Road. That road is off Ramon. The closer you are to Ramon, the shorter the drive. It's probably 30 minutes. …
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The Preserve is about 2.5 miles north on Thousand Palms Canyon Road. That road is off Ramon. The closer you are to Ramon, the shorter the drive. It's probably 30 minutes. Please check the website to confirm hours. It is closed Monday and Tuesday and only open from 8-4 Wed-Sunday.
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What is the cost
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It's free!!!
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Any suggestions on easy (1-4 miles) wildflower trails where we can see lots of wildflowers?
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You can do the little loop at the Coachella valley preserve to the oasis and back , that is easy and you can still see the followers. You can see the beautiful wild flowers at Joshua Tree …
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You can do the little loop at the Coachella valley preserve to the oasis and back , that is easy and you can still see the followers. You can see the beautiful wild flowers at Joshua Tree park. You can enter from the south side, they are beautiful and just stop your car. You can also depending where you are the Borrego Spring park, there were beautiful flowers.
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Do you have to pay an entrance fee?
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No. Walk right in for free. They do accept donations to support cause.
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