

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Grottos Trail via Sheep Hole Oasis and Hidden Springs Oasis
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us on this guided hike in the Mecca Hills Wilderness area and Chuckwalla National Monument. The Mecca Grotto hike is classified as strenuous: 5.75 miles with an elevation gain of over 800 feet. Unfortunately, the Mecca grotto collapsed several years ago, so this hike leads us to the towering canyon where the Grotto entrance previously existed.

We’ll start the hike by following a ridge trail that offers outstanding views of the Salton Sea. We’ll climb down from the ridge on an uneven and steep path until we reach a sandy wash that leads to the Grotto canyon.  After exploring the canyon and stopping to talk about the incredible painted hills geology and plant life that thrives here, we’ll start our return trip. On the way back to the trailhead, we’ll take a short side hike to visit a palm grove at Hidden Springs.

Sorry, no dogs allowed for this event. Bring 3 liters of water, snacks/lunch, wear closed-toed shoes, a sunhat and sunscreen.  Hiking poles are suggested.

RSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time. Reservations begin 2 weeks prior to event at: https://www.desertmountains.org/event/grottos-trail-hike/

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

A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mecca/the-grottos-trail-via-sheep-hole-oasis-and-hidden-springs-oasis/200029437507938
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, nonprofit, trekking, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.desertmountains.org/event/grottos-trail-hike/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=mecca-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mecca
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Box Canyon Rd.
- **lat**: 33.590799037091
- **long**: -115.92717283038
- **full address**: Box Canyon Rd., Mecca, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Friends of the Desert Mountains (https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-the-desert-mountains/24965979)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Box Canyon Rd., Mecca, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Friends of the Desert Mountains
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, nonprofit, trekking, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Grottos Trail via Sheep Hole Oasis and Hidden Springs Oasis ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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