Rancho Mirage Full Moon Hikes

We offer two different Full Moon Hikes in Rancho Mirage! Please read both descriptions carefully and select the trail best for your skill level.

Chuckwalla Trail: (EASY; for Beginner Hikers) This hike goes on the lower portion of the Chuckwalla Trail. You will experience the views of our desert mountains in the amazing wash of moonlight and shadows, as well as the urban night lights of the Coachella Valley. This is a family friendly and moderately easy 2-mile hike with 350 feet of elevation gain. The trail is narrow, 2 feet wide and has 1-steep incline with cobbled desert terrain.

Jackrabbit/Bighorn Overlook Trail: (EASY; for Beginner Hikers) This hike goes on the Jackrabbit/Bighorn Overlook trail loop. You will experience the views of our desert mountains in the amazing wash of moonlight and shadows, as well as the urban night lights of the Coachella Valley. This is a family friendly and easy 1-mile hike with 200 feet of elevation gain (approximately 1.0 hour duration). The trail is narrow, 2 feet wide and on cobbled desert terrain.

Time: 7:00PM – 8:30PM

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

Recommended: Hiking poles.

Meeting Location: All hikes check in at the Rancho Mirage City Hall Upper Parking Lot; 69825 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. UTM Coordinates: 33.771071, -116.448379

For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.

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.