# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Art Smith Interpretative Hike
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palm-desert/art-smith-interpretative-hike/200029620940233
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, art, trekking, nonprofit, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.desertmountains.org/event/art-smith-trail-hike-4/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=palm+desert-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Palm Desert
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot, CA-74, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
- **lat**: 33.66823
- **long**: -116.40812
- **full address**: Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot, CA-74, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Friends of the Desert Mountains (https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-the-desert-mountains/6405916)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot, CA-74, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Friends of the Desert Mountains
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, art, trekking, nonprofit, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Art Smith Interpretative Hike ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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