A visual essay

The Palm Springs you haven't seen.

You've seen it from the pool deck. Here's what's ten minutes up the trail.

What draws you most

These are the same eight things we ask when we place your trail: "What draws you most on a great day out?" Pick one below and see what it actually looks like out there. We'll ask you this for real when you start your adventure. Tap Physical challenge if you're wondering what a harder day out here actually looks like.

All 28 photos.

Highway 111 shows you the mountains. It doesn't show you this.

The other half of it.

Gear, delivered

Your gear arrives the evening before, sized to your group. Nothing to buy, nothing to pack.

Already on your phone

Your route is loaded and ready before you leave. It works offline, even where the signal doesn't.

We know when you're due back

You check in at the trailhead and check out at the car. We're watching the clock so you don't have to.

Placed, not picked

From an easy walk to a real scramble. You'll see the distance and difficulty before you say yes.

Every one of these could be your trail.

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