Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie, ABDNHA Volunteers This hike is FULL - please call ABDNHA at 760-767-3098 to get on the wait list. Starting in Little Blair Valley, this fairly easy hike leads us past ancient Kumeyaay rock art and historic mortars to a dramatic dry waterfall with sweeping views of Earthquake Valley below. Three miles round-trip, with 400’ elevation gain, good tread with some rubble. Travel time: one hour each way. Not suitable for passenger cars, but okay for modest SUVs. Meet at ABDNHA parking lot by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks, water. No charge, but registration required. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098. Maximum 10 participants.

Leader: Kathy Bussey, ABDNHA Volunteer This hike is FULL - please call ABDNHA at 760-767-3098 to get on the wait list. Enjoy an easy, flat, quiet hike, under two miles round-trip, just five minutes from ABDNHA, with street-side parking. This little-visited wash gives you a “far-afield” experience, local history, the tallest ocotillo in town, a curious swirly land formation, and the mysterious Kiwanis item. Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot. Wear hiking shoes, and bring water and a hat. No charge. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098.

Leaders: Greg Winterowd and Amy Brueggemeyer, ABDNHA Volunteers This hike is FULL - please call ABDNHA at 760-767-3098 to get on the wait list. This is a moderate two-to-four-mile hike. Steep but well-marked switchbacks lead to the pass in two miles, then descend to explore the other side. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, hat, and sun protection. Bring water and a snack. Hiking poles are optional. No charge. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098.  Meet at ABDNHA parking lot at 7:50 a.m. for a 20-minute drive (carpooling recommended). 4WD preferred. Maximum nine participants.

Leader: Terri Straub, ABDNHA Volunteer This hike is FULL - please call ABDNHA at 760-767-3098 to get on the wait list. This moderate hike is 5.4 miles, with a 1200’ elevation gain. A close-to-town, little-known gem. All vehicles are suitable. Maximum 15 participants. Meet at the ABDNHA by parking lot 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks and water. No charge, but call or visit the Nature Center to reserve, 760-767-3098.

Leader: Robin Halford, ABDNHA Volunteer N.B. THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER UNCERTAINTY This strenuous 6.1-mile loop in the Indian Canyons on the south side of Palm Springs is one of the most popular hiking areas in the Coachella Valley. This hike will include a desert wash, views of the San Jacinto Mountains, and a walk through one of the largest native palm groves in the Southwest. Expect uneven ground and possible soft sand in the wash. No charge. Call the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve.
Meeting Place: From downtown Palm Springs, drive south on South Palm Canyon Dr. to the fee kiosk; we will meet 300 feet past it.  From Borrego Springs, it is a two-hour drive: go east on S22, turn left (north) onto Hwy. 86, then go west onto I-10. Take the Bob Hope exit, go left (south), then right (west) onto Ramon Rd.  Go left (south) on Sunrise, then go right (west) on Hwy. 111 / Palm Canyon Dr., and then left (south) on South Palm Canyon Dr.

Leaders: Greg Winterowd & Amy Brueggemeyer, ABDNHA Volunteers *** Hike is FULL, please call ABDNHA at 760-767-3098 to get on the wait list **** Strenuous. A beautiful, unique hike that involves climbing ladders as we ascend through a narrow canyon. Climb through creosote, ocotillo, and teddy bear cholla. View of Borrego Springs from the top. Wear proper hiking shoes or boots, a hat, and sun protection; it’s exposed. Bring plenty of water and a snack, and poles if desired. Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 7:50 a.m. for a 50-minute drive. Carpooling recommended; 4-wheel drive preferred. No charge, but registration required. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098. Max 9.