Indio Hills Badlands Trail Hike

This trail offers a spectacular loop through a classic badland topography formed by thousands of years of erosion and an active San Andreas Fault. You will hike through slot canyons, in the shadow of tectonic up-tilts, sandy washes, switchbacks, a short but steep incline and along a prominent ridge with a 360-degree view of the Salton Sea to San Gorgonio Mountain.

This trail is friendly to dogs on a leash. The distance is 5.5 miles with an elevation gain of 650 feet. Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, sun hat and sunscreen.

RSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in 15 minutes prior to start time. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.

For more information contact the Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918.

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