Get up early and check out the desert before the sunrise! Pushwalla Palms Oasis is one of our most popular hikes...get there before for the crowds! You'll be treated to amazing sunrise views, cooler temperatures, and the bonus of also checking out Hidden Palms! We will meet at the trailhead at 4:15 am; departing NLT than 4:30am.
Note: this hike begins before sunrise and will likely be dark/mostly dark at the beginning while climbing the initial steps to the ridge; a headlight and/or flashlight is required for safety.
Description:
- Meeting place: Pushwalla Palms Trailhead (MAP) @33.8352592,-116.3094982,17z
- Trail length: 5.5mi
- Elevation gain/loss: 750ft
- Difficulty rating: moderately strenuous
- Trip type: loop
- Hiking time: 3-4hrs
- Type: trail
- Trail route: following the Pushwalla Palms trailhead up the ridge, then down to the palms through a gulley to the left into the north end of the oasis then reconnecting to the Hidden Palms trail, back up to the ridge and back to the trailhead. Note: the additional loop through the palms can be seen on the AllTrails Pushwalla Loop map.
- Terrain: sandy washes, rocky steps up and down, steep descents and ascents.
Bring: Ten Essentials, water (2+ liters recommended), snacks, sun protection, layered clothing; hiking poles may be helpful, a headlamp/flashlight will be needed for the first 1/2 hour or so. Carry emergency contact information. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required.
Hiking Requirements: You will need to be in good physical condition and able to negotiate steeper uphill sections for this hike. Click here for more information.
Health Problems/Allergies: Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike.
Please notify the hike leader you cannot make a hike for which you have registered, there may be a waitlist. Remember to be punctual at the meeting place or you will be left behind. You can cancel directly from your registration record or send an email to the hike leader.
Contact hike leader: Thomas W. email
Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share.
Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.
Unless otherwise noted, registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a member, click here
Pets allowed? No.
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