Recreation Region: Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Recreation Area
Long Valley Loop Trail
Long Valley Loop Trail – 1.2 miles, elevation change of 138 feet, easy.
For an aerial view of Palm Springs and other desert cities without boarding an airplane, try the Long Valley Loop. This short, easy hike circles Long Valley and includes overlooks of the Coachella Valley, with views as far as the Salton Sea.
From the Tram’s Mountain Station, descend into Long Valley via the concrete path. The trail (to your left) that begins where the concrete ends is clearly signed. Most years, visitors enjoy abundant wildflowers and birdlife as they walk alongside Long Valley Creek, which flows in springs and early summer.
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument website
