42 min
Overview
This rocky singletrack climbs beneath towering canyon walls as it switchbacks past numerous boulders and a collection of scattered shrubs and trees. Just before reaching the high point, it passes by a lovely alcove where a 60-foot seasonal waterfall washes down a weathered rock face.
Trail Stats
2.2 km
91 m
270 m
179 m
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Photos
Heed the sign.
Heed the sign.
Peering up to the top from the base of the falls in January.
Peering up to the top from the base of the falls in January.
Traveling up the rocky singletrack in Tahquitz Canyon.
Traveling up the rocky singletrack in Tahquitz Canyon.
Tahquitz Canyon Waterfall after spring rain
Tahquitz Canyon Waterfall after spring rain
Lookout rock named Kak Wa Wit at the mouth of Tahquitz Canyon
Lookout rock named Kak Wa Wit at the mouth of Tahquitz Canyon
A narrow benching and lots of rocks give the trail a nice wild feel without being overly taxing.
A narrow benching and lots of rocks give the trail a nice wild feel without being overly taxing.
Looking back into Palm Springs from Tahquitz Canyon.
Looking back into Palm Springs from Tahquitz Canyon.