Near Homestead Trail to Palm Desert Cross
Descent view of Indian Wells.
Near Homestead Trail to Palm Desert Cross
View of Palm Desert and Coachella Valley

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Homestead Trail to Palm Desert Cross

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Popular rocky path hike up to scenic views.
2.2
mi
Distance
691
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.22mi
Distance
691ft
Elevation Gain
691ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,047ft
High Point
418ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Park along the fence of the unpaved road. Hike across the flat area to begin ascent up jeep suitable track to a lookout called Engstrom with shaded picnic table and water. From here the trail narrows with some light scrambling before the path is more visible up to the cross. Navigation to the cross is straightforward, it is visible above you. Turn around at the cross and descend via same route. We saw several trail runners and one mountain biker on the day.

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Contributors
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