Near East Indio Hills Trail
East Indio Hills Badlands looking toward Palm Springs and Banner Pass.
Near East Indio Hills Trail
Interesting rock formations on this part of the hike

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East Indio Hills Trail

4.2 (11 Ratings)
Fun trail through small slot canyons to the top of a peak with 360 degree views.
4.1
mi
Distance
781
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.15mi
Distance
781ft
Elevation Gain
698ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
545ft
High Point
32ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting at the parking lot, cross the aqueduct and head across a few ridges. Watch for trail markers heading right (northeast) across a flat plain. On the far side, follow the loop clockwise. Watch for trail markers that lead you up a few ledges on the left before dropping into the most exciting part of the hike, a series of small but fun slots canyons. The back part of the loop then climbs to a peak with 360 views of both valleys. Continue along the loop back into the plain, and eventually turn left at the trail markers to return to the parking lot.

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Contributors
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