Indian Canyons

Most visitors travel 45 minutes to the famous Joshua Tree National Park without realizing that Indian Canyons is less than 10 minutes from downtown Palm Springs. Just as spectacular but without the crowds, Indian Canyons offers more than 60mi (97km) of stunning walking trails through the tribal lands of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. These sacred canyons are perfect for hiking, horseback riding or a scenic picnic. The Victor section of the Palm Canyon Trail is a non-strenuous, 3mi (4.8km) loop that can be tackled in about 90 minutes by the average hiker. Recommended by local insider Jennifer Weil