Art Smith Interpretative Hike

Our docents will take you on a guided hike through the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument! You will see excellent views of the Coachella Valley and learn the history of the area. You will see many unique desert plants and learn how they survive the long hot summers. There are lizards and animals on the trail including a chance to see the endangered Peninsular bighorn sheep with one of their newborn lambs.

The trail is about 2 feet wide with some cobble. The distance may be 3-4 miles with elevation gain of 500 to 850 feet. This hike is considered strenuous. Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, a sun hat and sunscreen. Sorry, no dogs allowed on this trail.

RSVP required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time.

RSVP at: https://www.desertmountains.org/event/art_smith_trail/

A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.

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

Please note: We will meet at the Art Smith Trailhead parking lot located just past the driveway for the Visitor Center approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74.

You may also like the following events from Friends of the Desert Mountains:

• This Sunday, 30th November, 08:30 am, Carrizo Canyon Hike in Palm Desert
• Next Monday, 1st December, 08:00 am, Birding Walk-About at the Monument Visitor Center in Palm Desert
• Next Wednesday, 3rd December, 07:00 pm, Indio Badlands Trail Full Moon Hike in Indio

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