Top Things to do in California Desert
Top Hotels in California Desert
- 1. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
- 2. Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel
- 3. Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
- 4. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
- 5. Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
- 6. Best Western Plus Frontier Motel
- 7. Palm Springs Rendezvous
- 8. Caliente Tropics Resort
- 9. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
- 10. La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
10 Hiking Trails in California Desert That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in California Desert, United States including Mojave Trail, Mount Whitney Trail, Willis Palms Trail, Saddle Rocks, Rademacher Hills, Horseshoe Meadow Trail, Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, Hi-View Nature Trail, San Andres Trail, Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve.
Restaurants in California Desert
1. Mojave Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Early American pioneers seeking out the promised land of California used to travel along this desolate but adventurous 138-mile road.
2. Mount Whitney Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
Scenic hiking trail on Mt. Whitney.
Reviewed By Susie1028 - San Diego, United States
Summiting Mt Whitney is on every hiker’s bucket list. At 14,505 feet, it’s the highest point in the lower 48. The hike to get there on the main Whitney Trail is 22 miles with 6,000 feet of elevation gain. You can day hike it or backpack it, but you will need a permit (lottery May 1-November 1, self issued otherwise). It is a clear and established trail, though additional skills and equipment are necessary for safe travel when snow and ice are present. The trail is usually relatively snow-free from late June to mid-October. You can hike as far as Lone Pine Lake (about 2.7 miles each way) without a permit.
3. Willis Palms Trail
4. Saddle Rocks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
5. Rademacher Hills
6. Horseshoe Meadow Trail
7. Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 535mikeg - Aptos, United States
This is a short (.6m) loop that takes you to three very photogenic arches. There is a slight elevation drop and gain- not much.
8. Hi-View Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By DeniseB63 - Lake Forest, United States
The trail head for this hike is in the southeast corner of Black Rock Campground. Since it was warm, I chose to do this hike in the early evening. Parking is available along with a map/description of the hike. There are numbered markers along the path but I did not have descriptions for those markers. What starts out as a level trail in amongst desert plants, flowers and Joshua trees eventually gives way to steps and a 400 foot climb to the peak of a hill that gives way to amazing views of the valley. Sign the "I made it here" book and sit for a while before embarking on the sometimes steep and many steps leading down. My hiking pole and a shoulder to grab onto here and there helped with my balance issues. The official Joshua Tree National Park Guide that you are given upon entry to the park rates this trail as "easy". Personally, I would rate it "moderate" because of the elevation gain and steep steps. Enjoy!
9. San Andres Trail
10. Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
We loved the hike at the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve. It was for free. We saw bushes, palm trees, mpitains and lots of hiking. I like that. We even saw runroaders. It was worthwhile for the hike to enjoy the desert. A must see!
