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Hike Trail

Lower Covington Flat Road

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A dirt access road to Covington Flat and the backcountry registration site.
4.9
mi
Distance
602
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
Mountain bikes and 4-wheel-drive vehicles are allowed in the park on the backcountry roads. In order to protect yourself and the surrounding ecosystem, mechanical travel is restricted to established roads. Tracks on open desert can remain for years and damages the desert ecosystem while tarnishing the experience for subsequent visitors. Off-road vehicles and all-terrain vehicles may not be used in the park.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.88mi
Distance
602ft
Elevation Gain
74ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
4,743ft
High Point
4,143ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The dirt roads in Covington Flat provide access to a number of the park's largest Joshua trees, junipers, and pinyon pines. From the parking area at the Covington Flat backcountry registration site, head north on the Lower Covington Flat Road, looking for the first left onto Covington Flats Crossover Road. Eureka Peak is 3.8 miles (6.2 km), one way. Continue west at the junction with the California Riding and Hiking Trail and the Eureka Peak Road. This road is steep near the end, but the top offers views of Palm Springs, the surrounding mountains, and the Morongo Basin. Your trip will be 6.5 miles (10.5 km) longer if you hike or drive over to the backcountry board, a starting point for excellent hiking.

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Contributors
Zander Gopfert