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Located on Thousand Palms Canyon Road in Thousand Palms east of Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley Preserve is a protected area of approximately 880 acres just north of the Indio Hills.
This unique habitat is one of the top Palm Springs points of interest. It consists of desert wetland and palm woodland oases, and is the home of the endangered Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard.
The Visitors’ Center is housed in a charming old building constructed during the 1930s and 1940s. There are 28 miles of trails that begin at the Visitors’ Center and lead through a variety of landscapes. In addition to hiking trails there are also horseback riding trails. Guided hikes are available from October to March.
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Thousand Palms, 760-343-2733
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