4.5 hr
Overview
This is a good out and back singletrack trail if you hike up to the cross viewpoint and back. Along with the undulating trail, you'll be in for a good climb, about 900 ft. Once you reach the top, you'll be treated to a fun downhill. There is a lot of hillside exposure that can make the hike more exciting on the way back down. <br><br>It's best to get up and out early, as this trail can be crowded during the winter months. I'd rate this trail three stars in the winter because of crowds, but four stars in the summer when fewer people are outside.<br><br>Beyond the cross viewpoint the trail gradually becomes steeper, looser, and more exposed. It can get pretty rugged and steep near the upper reaches.
Trail Stats
13.0 km
750 m
472 m
69 m
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Photos
Looking south over one of the steepest descents of this route.
Looking south over one of the steepest descents of this route.
A view of the Desert Crossing Shopping Center where the hike either ends or begins. This is also the starting point for the popular "Bump and Grind Trail".
A view of the Desert Crossing Shopping Center where the hike either ends or begins. This is also the starting point for the popular "Bump and Grind Trail".
Looking north over one of the major switchbacks faced along this trail.
Looking north over one of the major switchbacks faced along this trail.
Looking east over one of the more remote golf holes of Bighorn Golf Club.
Looking east over one of the more remote golf holes of Bighorn Golf Club.
Looking north over Stone Eagle Golf Club.
Looking north over Stone Eagle Golf Club.
Looking north over the south end of the Hopalong Cassidy Trail.
Looking north over the south end of the Hopalong Cassidy Trail.
Looking east over Palm Desert with a view of some of the northern section of the trail.
Looking east over Palm Desert with a view of some of the northern section of the trail.
Barely a mile in.
Barely a mile in.
Looking west over Stone Eagle Golf Club.
Looking west over Stone Eagle Golf Club.