Level: Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 200 Feet
Trail Length: 14 Miles
Hiking Time: 6 Hours
Directions:
Take I-10 several miles past Indio, heading east. Take the 86 Expressway exit towards Brawley. After turning right onto the 86 Expressway, travel nearly 10 miles to 62nd Ave. Turn left onto 62nd Ave. and drive several miles until reaching Johnson St. Turn right and drive several miles to 66th Ave. There turn left onto 66th Ave. (Box Canyon Rd.) Proceed almost 5 miles past many grape and citrus ranches. Drive down and past the All American Canal, and park to the right at the first safe, convenient location on the roadside, several hundred yards before the Painted Canyon sign. Hike up to the Canal Road, built atop the dike just north of the canal. From here, turn left (or east) and begin hiking along the canal. This hike is best done in the early morning with clear skies.