Best Walking Trails & Routes in Indian Wells

This is located at 72500 Thrush Rd., Palm Desert, CA 92260. It’s a moderate hike and very popular with pet owners. Very friendly, there are trash cans, doggy bags and drinking fountains for both before the trailhead and up the trail, maybe 1000 feet away. Have plenty of sun protection, a sunny trail.

Located at 72500 Thrush Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260. This is a very popular trail because of the Cross. Many locals like to hike at night when the Cross is illuminated. The best time do that when it’s full moon. The trail is a loop which many people don’t do because it’s not shown on the map. It’s really worth doing and I would highly recommend if anybody has decided to hike the Cross. Total experience is way better doing the loop hike.

This is the trail behind Target in Palm Desert. Now noisy and annoying on the first 1/2 mile because of the remote control car race track adjacent on the west of the trailhead. This is a moderate hike and gets really steep on the last 1/2 before connecting to Bump and Grind.

This is a moderate to difficult trail because the entire trail is ascending. For your serious cardio workouts? This is the trail, best to jog descending on this trail. The elevation gain is not to be taken lightly either! It appears over 1,500 feet. You’ll definitely need water and sun protection on this trail.

This trail is a tribute to the legendary “Bronze Buckaroo,” Herb Jeffries, a film star and recording artist who, in the era of popular western movies, created a hero for African—American’’’s. Mr. Jeffries, a former Palm Desert resident, performed and spoke at the trail dedication on April 2, 2005

American movie and television cowboy hero, William Boyd, was a Palm Desert resident and known for giving his “Happy wooden nickels to children and teaching them his tips to good citizenship known as “Happy Creed.” The trail was dedicated on January 31, 2004 by his widow, Grace Bradley Boyd, saying that “Happy and Topper would have loved the trail and have encouraged everyone enjoy it and practice trail safety. Happy’s Creed: 1. The highest badge of honor a person can wear is honesty. Be truthful at all times.. 2. Your parents are the best friends you have. Listen to them and obey their instructions.. 3. If you want to be respected, you must respect others. Show good manners in every way. 4. Only through hard work and study can you succeed. Don’t be lazy... 5. Your good deeds always come to light. So don’t boast or be a show off. 6. If you waste time or money today, you will regret it tomorrow. Practice thrift in all ways. 7. Many animals are good and loyal companions. Be friendly and kind to them. 8. A strong, healthy body is a precious gift. Be neat and clean. 9. Our country’s laws are made for your protection. Observe them carefully. 10. Children in many foreign lands are less fortunate than you. Be glad and proud you are an American.