Hike the Indian Canyon Trails in Palm Springs

ABOUT INDIAN CANYONS: Indian Canyons is a beautiful nature reserve located in South Palm Springs. It is owned and operated by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians as reservation land. The park spans over 31,500 acres and is home to breathtaking canyons, unique rock formations, and lush vegetation.
The history of Indian Canyons dates back thousands of years when the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians settled in the area. The Cahuilla people have a long and rich history in the region, and they used the canyons as a source of water and food. They also believed that the canyons contained powerful spirits that protected their tribe.
In the early 1900s, the Agua Caliente Tribe began to take steps to protect their sacred land, and Indian Canyons became a nature reserve in 1969. Today, visitors can explore the canyons on foot or horseback and experience the natural beauty of the area while learning about the history and culture of the Cahuilla people.
Indian Canyons is home to several hiking trails, including Andreas Canyon, Murray Canyon, and Palm Canyon. Each trail offers a unique experience and stunning views of the canyons and surrounding landscape. It is a beautiful and important nature reserve that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the history and culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. It features more than 60 miles of hiking trails.

ABOUT OUR HIKES: We will be doing three beginner loop trails at the base of the Canyons through some of the world's largest California Fan Palm Oasis.

Andreas Canyon Loop Trail, one mile, 200 feet elevation gain
Andreas Canyon provides glimpses of desert flora, geology and panoramic views of the Canyons.

Murray Canyon/Coffman Loop Trail, four miles, 500 feet elevation gain
Murray Canyon Trail climbs along a seasonal stream to the Seven Sisters Waterfall with loop back on the Coffman Trail.

Palm Canyon/Victor Loop Trail, three miles, 250 feet elevation gain
Palm Canyon Trail travel along the Palm Canyon Creek through the world's larges California Fam Palm Oasis with loop back the Victor Trail onto a ridge that overlooks the canyon and return to the Trading Post.

Total hike distance is approximately eight miles and three/four hours.
We will return to the parking area, restrooms, and picnic tables for post hike celebration and refreshments.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Palm Springs Indian Canyons, 38520 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Admission to the Indian reservation parking and trails:
$12 Adults
$7 Seniors 62+

DISCLAIMER: Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.