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The Best Backpacking in Palm Springs

Looking for the best backpacking in Palm Springs? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Palm Springs. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Palm Springs

  • Palm Springs, California

    Palm Canyon Trail

    4.5
    1.94 mi / 308 ft gain
    The fifteen mile long Palm Canyon, one of the Indian Canyons, is among the most beautiful natural sites in Western North America. Its indigenous flora and fauna, expertly used by the Cahuilla people, and its abundant Washingtonia Filifera (California Fan Palm) stand in breathtaking contrast to th...
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  • Palm Springs, California

    San Jacinto through Humber Park

    12.27 mi / 2500 ft gain
    San Jacinto through Humber Park is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Palm Springs, California.
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  • Mountain Center, California

    Humber Park to Ranger Station Loop

    15.93 mi / 4154 ft gain
    Humber Park to Ranger Station Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Palm Springs, California.
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  • Mountain Center, California

    Devil's Slide Trail, Willow Creek Trail, and San Jacinto Peak Loop

    19.61 mi / 5308 ft gain
    Devil's Slide Trail, Willow Creek Trail, and San Jacinto Peak Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Palm Springs, California.
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  • Mountain Center, California

    Mount San Jacinto Round Valley Loop via Devils Slide Trail

    14.13 mi / 3684 ft gain
    Mount San Jacinto Round Valley Loop via Devils Slide Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.
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  • Mountain Center, California

    Tahquitz Peak via Devils Slide Trail

    5.0
    8.31 mi / 2238 ft gain
    Tahquitz Peak via Devils Slide Trail is a moderately trafficked 8+ mile out and back trail located near Idyllwild, California. This trail is one of the most popular hikes in the San Jacinto area that features a fire lookout tower at the peak and amazing views of the valley below.  At an elevation...
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  • Mountain Center, California

    San Jacinto Loop

    17.74 mi / 5361 ft gain
    San Jacinto Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.
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  • Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California

    Devils Slide Trail

    6.12 mi / 2267 ft gain
    Devils Slide Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.
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  • Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California

    San Jacinto Peak Via South Ridge Trail

    21.51 mi / 6375 ft gain
    San Jacinto Peak Via South Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.
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  • Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California

    San Jacinto Peak via Deer Springs Trail

    16.85 mi / 5138 ft gain
    San Jacinto Peak via Deer Springs Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.
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  • Whitewater, California

    PCT: CA Section C - Highway 10 to Highway 15 (Cajon Pass)

    127.89 mi / 22989 ft gain
    PCT: CA Section C - Highway 10 to Highway 15 (Cajon Pass) is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Whitewater, California.
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  • 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, California

    Whitewater Ranger Station to Cottonwood TH via PCT

    7.79 mi / 1421 ft gain
    Whitewater Ranger Station to Cottonwood TH via PCT is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Whitewater, California.
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  • 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, California

    Pacific Crest Trail: Whitewater Preserve to Stone House

    12.38 mi / 1588 ft gain
    Pacific Crest Trail: Whitewater Preserve to Stone House is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Whitewater, California.
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  • 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, California

    San Gorgonio Overlook via Pacific Crest Trail (Whitewater)

    10.19 mi / 1775 ft gain
    San Gorgonio Overlook via Pacific Crest Trail (Whitewater) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Whitewater, California.
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  • Morongo Valley, California

    Big Morongo Canyon Trail

    11.65 mi / 1401 ft gain
    Big Morongo Canyon Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Morongo Valley, California.
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  • Mountain Center, California

    Quail Mountain from Covington Crest Trailhead

    37.35 mi / 2825 ft gain
    Quail Mountain from Covington Crest Trailhead is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Joshua Tree, California.
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