Small-Group Half-Day Guided Hike, Palm Springs
Enjoy the adventure of hiking in Palm Springs without the risk of getting lost on this guided hike. You'll be taken on a half-day hike with fantastic viewpoints across the desert with city and mountain views and a visit to a hidden palm tree oasis. The hike is best suited to moderately fit hikers with outdoor experience.
Highlights
- ✓Backpacks will be provided if you need one
- ✓Snacks and bottled water are included
- ✓Learn about the nature and culture of the area from your guide
- ✓See the sights while getting some exercise
What's included
- ✓I will provide a clean & sanitized backpack for each person if needed.
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Bottled water
What's not included
- ✓Bring an electrolyte drink if it's a warm/hot day to replace electrolytes lost from sweating
- ✓Bring a salty snack if it's a warm/hot day to maintain sodium levels lost through sweating.
- ✓Even in winter the sun can be strong, so bring a hat, sunglasses & wear sunscreen.
- ✓Wear shoes with good traction, no sandals too many rocks..
- ✓Check & dress for the weather forecast so you'll be comfortable.
- ✓Bring tissue during the winter. The cooler weather makes for runny noses on everyone I've noticed
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Everyone must be at least moderately fit for hiking on hilly terrain & able to walk at a moderate pace and have upper and lower body mobility/full range of motion. The hike is hilly & a few miles long & has an elevation gain of about 850 feet & trail sections that're rocky, uneven & have loose dirt/rocks typical of Palm Springs hiking trails. The hike lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes at a moderate pace with most people, but I've done it in about 1 hour 45 minutes with very fit/experienced people & it's taken about 3 hours with less experienced people. Not recommended for sedentary/low fitness or very slow walkers. If anyone's having difficulties early on I'll advise they turn back for their own good. If you're not sure if the hike is a good fit for you contact me. Wear shoes with good traction only (no sandals). Dress for the weather forecast for the time we'll be hiking, layers are good, if sunny bring a hat, sunglasses & sunscreen even during the winter on sunny days the sun can be pretty strong. Take lots of pics but no long photo sessions. Please don't be in a hurry to get the hike over with cause you have plans after & no talking about politics/polarizing topics. We'll take mini breaks during the hike. There are no restrooms here, but I carry restroom supplies. If booking for others you must please make them aware of the physical/health & trail info so it doesn’t turn into torture for them. Also dogs are not allowed on any hiking trails in Palm Springs.
Not recommended for people that are recovering from surgery/injury, or have vertigo, balance/mobility issues. If you have asthma bring your inhaler, if allergic to bees bring your EpiPen.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Small-Group Half-Day Guided Hike, Palm Springs
Enjoy the adventure of hiking in Palm Springs without the risk of getting lost on this guided hike. You'll be taken on a half-day hike with fantastic viewpoints across the desert with city and mountain views and a visit to a hidden palm tree oasis. The hike is best suited to moderately fit hikers with outdoor experience.
Highlights
- ✓Backpacks will be provided if you need one
- ✓Snacks and bottled water are included
- ✓Learn about the nature and culture of the area from your guide
- ✓See the sights while getting some exercise
What's included
- ✓I will provide a clean & sanitized backpack for each person if needed.
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Bottled water
What's not included
- ✓Bring an electrolyte drink if it's a warm/hot day to replace electrolytes lost from sweating
- ✓Bring a salty snack if it's a warm/hot day to maintain sodium levels lost through sweating.
- ✓Even in winter the sun can be strong, so bring a hat, sunglasses & wear sunscreen.
- ✓Wear shoes with good traction, no sandals too many rocks..
- ✓Check & dress for the weather forecast so you'll be comfortable.
- ✓Bring tissue during the winter. The cooler weather makes for runny noses on everyone I've noticed
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Everyone must be at least moderately fit for hiking on hilly terrain & able to walk at a moderate pace and have upper and lower body mobility/full range of motion. The hike is hilly & a few miles long & has an elevation gain of about 850 feet & trail sections that're rocky, uneven & have loose dirt/rocks typical of Palm Springs hiking trails. The hike lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes at a moderate pace with most people, but I've done it in about 1 hour 45 minutes with very fit/experienced people & it's taken about 3 hours with less experienced people. Not recommended for sedentary/low fitness or very slow walkers. If anyone's having difficulties early on I'll advise they turn back for their own good. If you're not sure if the hike is a good fit for you contact me. Wear shoes with good traction only (no sandals). Dress for the weather forecast for the time we'll be hiking, layers are good, if sunny bring a hat, sunglasses & sunscreen even during the winter on sunny days the sun can be pretty strong. Take lots of pics but no long photo sessions. Please don't be in a hurry to get the hike over with cause you have plans after & no talking about politics/polarizing topics. We'll take mini breaks during the hike. There are no restrooms here, but I carry restroom supplies. If booking for others you must please make them aware of the physical/health & trail info so it doesn’t turn into torture for them. Also dogs are not allowed on any hiking trails in Palm Springs.
Not recommended for people that are recovering from surgery/injury, or have vertigo, balance/mobility issues. If you have asthma bring your inhaler, if allergic to bees bring your EpiPen.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.