Tortoise Talk & Walk

51500 Highway 74,Palm Desert CA 92260

08 April, 2023

Description

The Randall Henderson Trail is habitat for our endangered desert tortoise. Meg, National Monument Park Ranger, will lead you on this 2-mile loop hike. You will learn many interesting tidbits as you search for the tortoises on the trail. At trails end, you will have the opportunity to visit with the Visitor Center’s desert tortoise ambassador at his burrow. The trail is in a sandy wash on uneven desert terrain and 2 feet wide. Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, sun hat and sunscreen. Space is limited. RSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in at 8:45 AM. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. Note: we will meet at the Visitor Center. For more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. UTM Coordinates for the Visitor Center are 33.67149, -116.40839 Hosted by the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains.