Tahquitz Canyon in Palm Springs

Tahquitz Canyon is an Agua Caliente canyon hike with a visitor center, cultural exhibits, interpretive hikes, rock art, native wildlife, desert plants, and a seasonal 60-foot waterfall. Use it for a focused Palm Springs hiking plan when you want something more specific than a downtown stroll.

Tahquitz Falls flowing into a rock-lined pool in Tahquitz Canyon — Photo: Gillfoto, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Rocky trail and canyon walls in Tahquitz Canyon overlooking Palm Springs — Photo: Dicklyon, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Close view of Tahquitz Falls flowing between canyon rocks — Photo: Jean-Pierre leClair, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Details

Address: 500 W Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Hours: Seasonal hours vary. The official hours page lists daily access in cooler months and Friday through Sunday access in hotter months; confirm before going.
Cost: Paid admission; official prices and rules are subject to change.
Parking: Visitor center parking is available near the trailhead; follow posted signs.
Official Website: https://www.tahquitzcanyon.com/hours?modal=close

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Tahquitz Canyon Palm Springs - Parks & Outdoors - Tahquitz Canyon is an Agua Caliente canyon hike with a visitor center, cultural exhibits, interpretive hikes, rock art, native wildlife, desert plants, and a seasonal 60-foot waterfall. Use it for a focused Palm Springs hiking plan when you want something more specific than a downtown stroll.

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