Art Smith Interpretative Hike

Join a guided hike through the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument!

You will have excellent views of the Coachella Valley and learn some of the local history. 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 950 feet.

This hike is considered strenuous as there are a few steep inclines. Sorry, no dogs allowed on this trail.

Bring 2 liters of water and snacks. Wear closed-toed hiking boots, a sun hat and sunscreen. Hiking poles are suggested.

RSVP is required. Check-in 15 minutes prior to start time. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event.

RSVP at: https://www.desertmountains.org/event/art-smith-trail-hike-4/

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

For more information contact 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 Friday, 6th February, 08:30 am, Tortoise Chat in Palm Desert
• This Saturday, 7th February, 09:00 am, Desert Mountains Art Fair in Palm Desert
• This Sunday, 8th February, 09:00 am, Birding Walk-About at the Monument Visitor Center in Palm Desert

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