Skip to content
PalmSpots
ActivityPalm Springs

South Lykken Trail

South Palm Springs

South Lykken Trail

A ridge trail above the south end of Palm Springs with shaded picnic shelters partway up and long views across the valley toward the Santa Rosas. It can be walked as an out-and-back from either the southern trailhead on Murray Canyon Drive or the northern one at Mesquite Avenue, or run point to point in about three hours. Exposed for most of its length; best in the afternoon in winter, at dawn otherwise.

Hours: Daily sunrise-sunset. Best for an afternoon ridge walk.

Hours
Daily sunrise-sunset
Address
S Palm Canyon Dr trailhead, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Best for
An afternoon ridge walk

Details checked October 11, 2026.

South Lykken Trail

Guides featuring South Lykken Trail

The 12 Best Hikes in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley

Hotels nearby

Restaurants & bars nearby

Things to do nearby

Events nearby

Full Palm Springs events calendar