Palm Desert Full Moon Hikes (NEW!)

We are excited to announce Full Moon Hikes in Palm Desert! There will be four different hikes offered, please read each description carefully and select the trail best for your skill level.

Homestead Trail: (MODERATE; for Experienced Hikers) This hike has full moon shadows beginning with the Homestead Trailhead, to the Hopalong Cassidy Trail, as you descend the moon will be hidden behind the mountainside on the way to the Gabby Hayes Trail and to Cahuilla Hills Park and returning to Homme Adams Park. The elevation is 500-feet. This is a 2.2-mile loop trail on sandy uneven desert terrain for an experienced hiker to enjoy. IMPORTANT: 25% of the trail is in the dark, must bring a headlamp and hiking poles are recommended.

Cahuilla Hills and Fox Canyon: (EASY; for Beginner Hikers) The hike begins at the Homestead trailhead to Cahuilla Hills Park. We exit the Park heading north by Fox Canyon where we will loop back to the Gabby Hayes trail and return to check-in. Elevation is 250-feet. This is a 2.1-mile lollipop trail on a sandy uneven desert terrain.

Cahuilla Hills and Gabby Hayes: (EASY; for Beginner Hikers) We begin the hike at the Homestead trailhead to Cahuilla Hills Park. At the tennis courts we turn left to the Gabby Hayes Trail and loop back through the park. Returning to check-in. Elevation is 200-feet. This is a 1.75-mile lollipop trail on a sandy uneven desert terrain.

Moon Walk at Homme Adams Park: (EASIEST; for any Hiker) This is an easy stroll in the moonlight and listen to the quiet nighttime desert. This is a 1.0-mile loop walk on a sandy uneven track with some cobble. This walk is easy for all family members and persons with limited mobility.

Time: 7:00PM (All hikes begin at 7PM and range in length)

Requirements: Bring 1-2 liter of water per person, and wear close-toed shoes.

Meeting Location: All hikes check in at the Homestead Trailhead; UTM Coordinates: 33.709048, -116.398609

For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918.

A suggested non-refundable donation of $10.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.

Tickets will go on sale one week prior to the event.