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Palm Canyon Trailhead – Palm Canyon Trail loop from Palm Canyon

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Palm Canyon Trailhead – Palm Canyon Trail loop from Palm Canyon

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Palm Canyon Trailhead – Palm Canyon Trail loop from Palm Canyon

00:49

2.25km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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307 m

Palm Canyon Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is a decent parking lot at the trailhead for Palm Canyon and three information boards on how the area was shaped over millions of years. In a red metal …

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909 m

Palm Canyon features native palm trees tucked away in the canyon, creating the sensation of discovering an oasis in the desert. Some believe that birds or coyotes carried seeds to this spot, allowing the palms to grow here.

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1.12 km

Palm Canyon

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Palm Canyon is the product of thousands of years of erosion which still deepen the gorge in this ancient volcanic mountain. A side canyon shows a stunning phenomenon: a bunch …

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2.25 km

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1.64 km

451 m

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2.09 km

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