Bump and Grind Trail

Challenging steep trail

Definitely a challenging trail. We hiked clockwise this time, doing the steepest part first and taking the long gradual decline to the end. I recommend wearing shoes that will grip, as the trail is ro...

A Good Bump and Grind

If you are looking for a good workout close to Palm Springs, this trail is it! It's challenging going up and the view going down is amazing. The trailhead is easy to find, there's free parking, and th...

Self Guided Workout

This short (relatively) trail is a quick workout close to Palm Desert. Just about 7km if you include the out and back stretch to the lookout. We did the trail clockwise which is a bit steeper on the...

Great hike, but not as easy as they say

This hike offers terrific views of the valley and a great sense of accomplishment. The guidebooks say it is "moderately-challenging"4.4 miles, but it is very hilly, and you should take it clockwise. A...

A feat of accomplishment, great views

It took us 2 hours 15 minutes to complete the trail loop. We hiked counterclockwise and if I hiked it again, I would go clockwise. The ending part of the trail coming down was quite treacherous. I sho...