Indian Canyons Trails
South Palm Springs
A system of palm oasis canyons on Agua Caliente Band land at the south end of Palm Springs, holding the largest natural California fan palm groves in the world. Palm Canyon runs fifteen miles with a shaded streamside path; Andreas and Murray canyons are shorter and quieter. A tribal day-use fee applies, gates close in the afternoon, and the canyons shut entirely for parts of the summer - check hours before driving out. Indian Canyons Trails is activity in South Palm Springs, Palm Springs. Filed under hiking, outdoors. Notable for palm oasis, shade, ranger station. Hours: Daily 8am-5pm. Best for the best hike in town. Summer changes everything here: many independent bars, spas and shops cut hours or close for a few weeks between July and September, while the same places are busiest from January through April and during festival weekends.
- Hours
- Daily 8am-5pm
- Address
- 38520 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
- Best for
- The best hike in town
- Palm oasis
- Shade
- Ranger station
Details checked August 31, 2026.
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