PS - Event: Desert X Curated Tour Part I (East Valley)

(2023 Desert X exhibit by M. Johnson & L Gerber)

Join GreatOutdoors Palm Springs for a curated caravan tour of Desert X art installations located in Coachella Valley

East Valley Installations

Desert X is an outdoor contemporary art exhibition that happens every 2 years with installations throughout the Coachella Valley. This is the first of two driving outings to find, explore, and experience the Desert X art in eastern end of Coachella Valley (Part II on 3/25 covers the western end). We will drive in caravan style to each pre-selected exhibit and walk to the installation (usually less than 200 yards) for a discussion of the artwork and the artist, presented by our guide, Desert X curator Ron F.! Two separate caravans tours will expand the number of sites to be experienced, separate registrations are required for each caravan tour. 

For more information about DesertX, checkout their 2025 website at https://desertx.org/dx/dx-25-coachella-valley.

• Meeting place: PetSmart/Walmart parking lot near the new fuel station, 5601 Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264 (MAP)
• Tour time: 5 hours
• Elevation Gain: minor elevation, if any, at individual sites
• Difficulty Rating: easy
• Type: driving & limited walking
• Trail route & type: we will walk from parking to installations on hard surface, sandy/gravel path, site dependent.
• Directions (to starting point): participants will follow the lead car to each installation; minimizing the number of cars will be important to ensure the group sticks together so that all participants may enjoy the discussions and time with each installation.
• Please be punctual at the meeting place, we will leave promptly at 8am.
  

Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (2 to 3 liters or more are recommended), snacks, sun protection, layered clothing (it can be windy), and trekking poles if needed; carry emergency contact information (ICE).

Please cancel your registration online or notify the hike leaders if you cannot make a hike for which you have registered, there may be a waitlist.

Contact Hike Leader: Thomas W.

Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

Health Problems/allergies:   Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike.