Big Wheel Tours
A long-running valley outfitter running guided bike descents, hiking trips and van tours to Joshua Tree National Park, the San Andreas Fault and the Santa Rosa Mountains, with hotel pickup across Palm Springs and the mid-valley. Trips are graded by difficulty and include water, gear and a guide who knows the geology. Book at least a day ahead in high season; most trips run mornings only from May through September.
Hours: By reservation. Best for a guided day outdoors.
- Hours
- By reservation
- Address
- Palm Desert, CA 92260
- Best for
- A guided day outdoors
- Parking & access
- Pickup and meeting arrangements vary by excursion; use the operator confirmation.
Before you go
- Review the stated activity level before booking.
- Joshua Tree outings take most of a day from the valley.
- Carry a layer, sun protection and personal medication.
- Bike rentals
- Guided
- Hotel pickup
Booking opens on bwbtours.com, the attraction’s ticketing site.
Details checked September 19, 2026.
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