Description: This hike is part of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument’s 25th Anniversary event. Dead Indian Canyon is only open from October through December and provides wonderful opportunities to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and many other desert critters. You will learn about the geology of the area and a great outdoor experience close to downtown Palm Desert. For this special hike, we will climb all the way to the oasis.
Overview: This moderate hike is generally suitable for novice hikers who want a bit of a challenge
RSVP is required. For complete details and to register for this event, go to:
https://www.desertmountains.org/event/dead-indian-canyon-2026/
Reservations begin approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.