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Bear Creek Oasis Trail

The Bear Creek Oasis Trail is a 4.5-mile strenuous trail with an elevation change of 1,989 feet.

A beautiful palm oasis awaits those hikers who can go the distance. 

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument website

General Information

Contact Name: Please report trail conditions to

Contact Phone: (760) 862-9984

Santa Rosa San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center

Address: 51500 Highway 74 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 862-9984
Hours: Thursday through Monday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

From the Cove Oasis Trailhead at the top of La Quinta Cove, follow Bear Creek Canyon to where the trail leaves the sandy wash – look for the signs.

Parking

From Highway 111 in La Quinta, go south on Washington Street, turn right on Eisenhower Drive (which eventually curves to the south) and continue going south to Calle Tecate. 

Parking is available in the trailhead parking lot or on the street.

Directions

Latitude 33.6441292

Longitude -116.3160983

Elevation 51 - 2040

Distance 4.5 miles

Difficulty Strenuous

Additional Information

Operated By

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 17th, 2025