Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Norco Hills

Norco Hills

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Pumpkin Rock

Pumpkin Rock

Landmark hilltop painted rock. Painted like a large jack-o'-lantern, this rock sits at the top of a hill with sweeping views.

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Hidden Valley Wildlife Trail

Hidden Valley Wildlife Trail

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Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

Scenic mountain area with trails. Mountain backcountry with wilderness areas, state parks & trails for hiking & horse-riding.

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Art Smith Trailhead

Art Smith Trailhead

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Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park

Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park

Interpretive trails & a visitor's center. Water conservation-themed park with walking trails, wildlife stations & an interpretive center.

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Palm Desert Cross Hiking Trail

Palm Desert Cross Hiking Trail

Hiking destination with hilltop cross. Illuminated cross mounted on top of a hill, popular for moderate desert hikes with scenic views.

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City of Palm Desert Homme-Adams Park

City of Palm Desert Homme-Adams Park

Vast expanse with dog-friendly areas. 27-acre desert destination with multi-purpose trails, picnic facilities & an off-leash dog area.

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The Bump And Grind

The Bump And Grind

Steep hiking trail with scenic views. Popular, narrow hiking trail up a steep hillside offering scenic views of the valley.

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City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park

City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park

Public area with sports courts & trails. Mountainside nature space with tennis & pickleball courts, multi-use trails & picnic tables.

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Homestead Trailhead

Homestead Trailhead

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Herb Jeffries Trailhead

Herb Jeffries Trailhead

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Tecolote Canyon Hiking Area

Tecolote Canyon Hiking Area

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City of Palm Desert Ironwood Park

City of Palm Desert Ironwood Park

Park with a playground, paths & trails. This 15-acre park features a playground, trails & walking paths, picnic pavilions & restrooms.

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Rimcrest Trailhead

Rimcrest Trailhead

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Hollow Run Park

Hollow Run Park

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Mission Trails Regional Park

Mission Trails Regional Park

Expansive recreational area with trails. 8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.

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Cowles Mountain

Cowles Mountain

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Cowles Mountain Trailhead

Cowles Mountain Trailhead

Hiking spot with panoramic views. Picturesque uphill hiking trail known for its panoramic views at the summit.

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Eucalyptus Trail

Eucalyptus Trail

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Helen McCoy Loop

Helen McCoy Loop

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Ruffin Canyon Open Space

Ruffin Canyon Open Space

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Lake Murray

Lake Murray

Fishing, boating & a waterside path. Small boat rentals, fishing & many picnic areas, plus a walking & biking path along the reservoir.

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Redwood Grove

Redwood Grove

Park with giant redwood trees & lake. Unspoilt park with a marked trail through a giant redwood grove, 4-acre lake & colorful playground.

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Bear Creek Oasis Trailhead

Bear Creek Oasis Trailhead

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Cove Oasis Trailhead

Cove Oasis Trailhead

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Bear Creek Nature Trailhead

Bear Creek Nature Trailhead

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Fred Wolff Nature Preserve

Fred Wolff Nature Preserve

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Boo Hoff Trail

Boo Hoff Trail

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Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Redwood trees, sports facilities & more. Sprawling, 124-acre park showcasing various redwood trees, sports complexes & other features.

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Cove To Lake Trailhead

Cove To Lake Trailhead

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Lake Murray Trail Head

Lake Murray Trail Head

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Tecolote Canyon Trailhead

Tecolote Canyon Trailhead

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Gardena Loop Trailhead

Gardena Loop Trailhead

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Eisenhower Park

Eisenhower Park

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Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center

Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center

Coastal park with a visitors center. This park running along the coast & up to the mouth of Tecolote Canyon includes a visitors center.

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