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Fern Canyon Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A great trail off of Palm Canyon Trail that alternates between rolling singletrack and wide gravel washes.
2.4
mi
Distance
229
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingGeologically SignificantHistorical
Access Issues
Indian Canyons is a natural area managed by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and requires a small fee for access.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.42mi
Distance
229ft
Elevation Gain
858ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,460ft
High Point
739ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
When combined with Vandeventer Trail, this is a beautiful loop. Start at the Indian Canyon trading post heading south on the Palm Canyon Trail, then head up and east on the Vandeventer Trail onto well-maintained, rolling singletrack through a desert plateau that turns north and back west to descend through the dry Fern Canyon wash and several small palm groves back to the trading post. The start and end of the trail feature 500 feet apiece of moderate climb and descent.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Matthew Irwin