# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Carrizo Canyon Hike
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 28 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 am – Sun, 28 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Carrizo Canyon is open October through December and provides wonderful opportunities to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and many other desert critters. You will learn about the geology of the area and a great outdoor experience close to downtown Palm Desert. This trail is in a sandy wash with uneven terrain. As the canyon narrows there will be some rocks and small boulders to hike around and step over.

Hike rating is easy, approximately 3 miles round trip. Elevation gain is approximately 350 feet. Sorry no dogs are allowed on this trail. Bring snacks and 2 liters of water per person. Wear close-toed shoes, sun hat and sunscreen.

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. 

RSVP required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time.
Reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event at: https://www.desertmountains.org/event/carrizo-canyon-hike-17/

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/palm-desert/carrizo-canyon-hike/200029378260128
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, art, nonprofit, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Palm Desert
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot, Hwy 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260
- **lat**: 33.668004413429
- **long**: -116.40803750035
- **full address**: Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot, Hwy 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Carrizo Canyon Hike being held?
  - **A:** Carrizo Canyon Hike takes place on Sun, 28 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 am to Sun, 28 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am at Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot, Hwy 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Carrizo Canyon Hike?
  - **A:** Carrizo Canyon Hike is organized by Friends of the Desert Mountains.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Carrizo Canyon Hike is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Palm Desert, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Carrizo Canyon Hike sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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