Art Smith Trail Interpretative Hike

51500 Highway 74,Palm Desert CA 92260

24 February, 2022

Description

Our volunteers will take you on a guided hike through the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument! Our volunteer docent, Terry, will take you on a guided hike through the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument! You will see excellent views of the Coachella Valley and learn the history of the area. 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. The trail has many switchbacks with some steep inclines. The elevation gain is approximately 850 feet. Due to public health regulations it is suggested that you wear a mask and practice social distancing. Note: We will meet in the Randall Henderson Trailhead parking area at the Visitor Center. Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, hat, sunscreen. RSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in at 8:15 AM. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Your tax deductible donation of $5.00 is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. For more information call: 760-568-9918. Sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains. Visit our website at www.DesertMountains.org Our mission is to preserve land and support education, conservation, and research in the Coachella Valley and the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.