Dog-Friendly Hikes near Greater Palm Springs

Featured hikes

Bighorn Overlook to Jack

Rancho Mirage

Bighorn Overlook to Jack Rabbit Trail is a moderate 1.4-mile loop in Rancho Mirage with steady elevation and desert views.

Butler/Abrams Trail

Rancho Mirage

The Butler/Abrams Trail in Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, offers a delightful 1.1-mile urban path that connects Frank Sinatra and Country Club drives through Michael S. Wolfson Park.

Cross Loop Trail

Palm Desert

The Cross Loop Trail in Palm Desert has become a local landmark.

Homestead Trail

Palm Springs

The Homestead Trail, also known as The Cross Hike, is a moderate three-mile hike up to the Palm Desert Cross features beautiful views of Coachella Valley.

Homme/Adams Park Loop

Palm Desert

Homme/Adams Park Loop near Palm Desert is a straightforward 2.2-mile flat loop with an off-leash area at the base for dog runs.

Sawmill Trail

Palm Desert

Sawmill Trail is a dog-friendly 14 mile strenuous hike within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.

Bear Creek Canyon Trail

La Quinta

Bear Creek Canyon Trail in La Quinta is a challenging loop with heart-pumping climbs and panoramic views of the Coachella Valley.

Chuckwalla Trail

Desert Hot Springs

Chuckwalla Trail in Desert Hot Springs is a 1.58-mile loop with 200 feet of elevation gain through foothills with valley views.

La Quinta Cove Oasis

La Quinta

The La Quinta Cove Oasis Trailhead is a 114 acre natural open space area that is located at the southernmost part of the Cove.

Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

La Quinta

Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area is a captivating 710-acre park with 96 individual and group campsites located at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains, just 6 miles Southeast of Old Town La Quinta.

Mission Creek Preserve

Desert Hot Springs

The Mission Creek Preserve trails lead to the Pacific Crest Trail that is four miles from the Trailhead Parking Area. Be sure to keep your dog onleash in this area.