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Palm Springs Oasis Hike 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10

Very goodTop 17% in Palm Springs

106 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Palm Springs
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Hike quiet Palm Springs trails to a hidden palm oasis, with sweeping Coachella Valley views and a local guide leading the way.

About this tour

Trade busy paths for a quieter side of the desert on this Palm Springs oasis hike. Follow local trails toward a hidden palm tree oasis, with broad views over the Coachella Valley and nearby mountain peaks along the way.

Your guide knows the route and its scenic viewpoints, leading you through desert vegetation and across rocky, uneven terrain. The hike covers a few miles, gains about 850 feet in elevation, and typically takes around 2 hours 30 minutes at a moderate pace. Along the way, learn how Cahuilla people used these hilltops to send smoke signals to nearby tribes with whom they traded. Bottled water, a granola bar, and a clean, sanitized backpack are provided.

This Palm Springs oasis hike calls for moderate fitness, steady mobility, and shoes with good traction. Bring sun protection and dress for the forecast; on hot days, an electrolyte drink and salty snack can help. Meet in the parking lot next to Frisky Business Palm Springs Cat Cafe, then set out for a rewarding walk through desert scenery. Choose this Palm Springs hike for a peaceful trail experience and memorable valley views.

Highlights

  • Hike quiet local trails to a hidden palm tree oasis
  • Admire sweeping views across the Coachella Valley
  • Spot desert plants and nearby mountain peaks
  • Follow trails with a local guide who knows the scenic viewpoints

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water for each hiker
  • Granola bar for each hiker
  • Clean, sanitized backpack for each person if needed

Not included

  • Electrolyte drink, especially on warm or hot days
  • Salty snack, especially on warm or hot days
  • Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
  • Shoes with good traction; sandals are not suitable
  • Weather-appropriate clothing and layers
  • Tissue during winter

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Important information

  • Moderate fitness and mobility are required for a hilly hike of a few miles, with about 850 feet of elevation gain and rocky, uneven sections
  • The hike typically takes about 2 hours 30 minutes at a moderate pace; timing varies with fitness and experience
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, poor cardiovascular health, recent surgery or injury, vertigo, or balance or mobility issues
  • Bring an inhaler if you have asthma and an EpiPen if you have a bee allergy
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  • No restrooms are available at the trail; the guide carries restroom supplies
  • Dogs are not allowed on Palm Springs hiking trails
  • Meet in the parking lot next to Frisky Business Palm Springs Cat Cafe; look for the guide by a white Toyota Corolla
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long does the hike take?

The hike usually takes about 2 hours 30 minutes at a moderate pace, though timing varies with fitness and experience.

How difficult is the hike?

Expect a few miles of hilly, rocky and uneven trail, with about 850 feet of elevation gain. Moderate fitness and mobility are required.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear sturdy shoes with good traction and weather-appropriate layers. Bring sun protection, and consider an electrolyte drink and salty snack on warm days.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet in the parking lot next to Frisky Business Palm Springs Cat Cafe. Look for the guide standing by a white Toyota Corolla.

Are there any health restrictions?

The hike is not recommended for people with spinal injuries, pregnancy, poor cardiovascular health, recent surgery or injury, vertigo, or balance or mobility issues.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.94 from 106 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Palm Springs
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.5. Top 17% in Palm Springs means it ranks in the top 17% of tours in Palm Springs by this score.

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