100 Great Hikes in and Near Palm Springs
100 Great Hikes in and Near Palm Springs

Author: Philip Ferranti

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781565793491

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Philip Ferranti has added 31 new hikes to his book, 75 Great Hikes In and Near Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, creating the newly revised edition now distributed by Westcliffe. With user-friendly maps, trail descriptions, difficulty ratings, and more, the author guides you through such alluring Southern California locales as Joshua Tree National Park, the Pacific Crest Trail, the San Jacinto Mountains, and the Mecca Hills. The hiking trails in and near the desert resort cities of Palm Springs and Palm Desert are home to some of the best winter and spring hikes in the nation -- so don't miss out on the action!

140 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs, 25th Anniversary Edition
140 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs, 25th Anniversary Edition

Author: Philip Ferranti

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2021-11-01

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 193705280X

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For 25 years, the bestselling 140 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs has served as a staple for anyone exploring the trails surrounding Palm Springs, California. This revised seventh edition, in honor of the book’s 25th anniversary, contains five brand-new routes, updated trail descriptions, and modern color photography. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, this guide includes family friendly adventures, spring flower hikes, full-moon walks, dog-friendly frolics, and challenging hikes in the desert and mountains of the Coachella Valley.

140 Great Hikes in and Near Palm Springs
140 Great Hikes in and Near Palm Springs

Author: Philip Ferranti

Publisher: Westcliffe Publishers

Published: 2009-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781565796393

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This revised, full-color edition promises to remain the area's most comprehensive hiking guide by the area's most well-known hiking guru for years to come. Trail descriptions, full-color photos, and user-friendly maps make this a must-have for visitors and locals alike. Extensive appendices point you towards dog-friendly trails, the best local restaurants, not-tobe missed events, and more. Phillip Ferranti has hiked the western United States for over 30 years. He founded the Coachella Valley Hiking Club in 1992 and has written nine books, including Hiking! The Ultimate Natural Prescription for Health and Wellness.

Five-Star Trails: Palm Springs
Five-Star Trails: Palm Springs

Author: Laura Randall

Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press

Published: 2016-03-21

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1634040392

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A popular outdoor destination for the 7 million residents of Los Angeles, Palm Springs offers stunning hiking opportunities. With Joshua Tree National Monument to the east, the San Bernardino National Forest to the north and south, and the storied Pacific Crest Trail passing nearby, hiking expert Laura Randall has chosen the best hikes that highlight the area. Five-Star Trails: Palm Springs features child-friendly hikes and urban hikes that are easily accessible from resorts. Laura also includes hikes for the new Whitewater Preserve, as well as updated trails in La Quinta and Palm Desert. Extensive at-a-glance information makes it easy to choose the perfect hike based on length, difficulty, and scenery. Each trail profile includes maps, directions, driving times, nearby attractions, and other pertinent details.

Best Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley
Best Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley

Author: Bruce Grubbs

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2010-10-05

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 0762765860

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Best Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

Day Hiking Trails of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley
Day Hiking Trails of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley

Author: Rob Bignell

Publisher:

Published: 2019-04-15

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9781948872041

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Imagine a place where a mountain rises 10,000 feet above your trail, where you can hike lush desert oases amid a foreboding desert landscape, where you can explore verdant canyons with waterfalls, where rare bighorn sheep stare down upon you as clinging to sheer cliffs, where you can traipse past the homes of movie stars and by ancient Native American ruins. The place is real: It's called Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. With the valley and surrounding mountains covering hundreds of square miles, how can you ensure that you experience its many natural wonders? That's what "Day Hiking Trails of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley" answers, as it explores more than 30 popular trails and what you'll see on them. Links are included to printable, detailed 8.5" x 11" maps. Let's start planning your hike ROB BIGNELL is an avid backpacker who's been hiking with his son for more than a decade. Together, they've scaled summits almost two miles high, crossed America's driest deserts, and walked beneath soaring, 20-story trees. Bignell is the former Opinions page editor of Palm Springs' The Desert Sun newspaper.

120 Great Hikes in and Near Palm Springs
120 Great Hikes in and Near Palm Springs

Author: Hank Koenig

Publisher: Big Earth Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781565794900

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Hikers in Southern California know that there's more to Palm Springs than world-class golfing. The mountain wilderness surrounding this desert resort town offers extensive trail systems where outdoor enthusiasts enjoy some of the best winter and spring hikes in the nation. And there is no better companion for your adventures than 120 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs -- the area's most comprehensive hiking guide -- by local author, hike leader, and Coachella Valley Hiking Club founder Philip Ferranti. This revised version of Ferranti's regional best-seller, 100 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs, offers 20 new and exciting excursions for hikers of all ages and skill levels, as well as 58 user-friendly maps, 118 black-and-white photos, detailed trail descriptions, difficulty ratings, seasonal advice, safety tips, and more. So fill up your water bottles, slap on some sunscreen, and hit the trail with 120 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs! Book jacket.

Best Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley
Best Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley

Author: Bruce Grubbs

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-05-01

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1493041142

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Best Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.