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Canyon · Palm Springs, California
Indian Canyons
Canyons south of Palm Springs, on Agua Caliente Cahuilla land, with oases of native palms, streams and desert trails, such as Palm Canyon, which has thousands of palms.
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About Indian Canyons
The Indian Canyons are on Agua Caliente Cahuilla land, south of Palm Springs at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. The Cahuilla lived in these canyons for centuries, using the stream water, the palms and desert plants, and traces of their use, like grinding stones, can still be seen there.
The largest is Palm Canyon, about 25 km long, with thousands of California fan palms, the only palm native to the western United States. A trail descends from the trading post to the canyon floor, where the palms form an oasis along the stream. Andreas Canyon has a short, flat trail in the shade of the palms beside a stream, and Murray Canyon leads to small waterfalls.
The canyons are managed by the Agua Caliente themselves, with rangers and marked trails. On some days there are guided walks led by tribal rangers.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to four hours.
Best time
From October to May, in the morning. In summer it is open fewer days of the week and the heat is extreme; confirm before you go.
How to get there
It is at the end of South Palm Canyon Drive, about 8 km south of downtown Palm Springs. An entrance fee per person is charged.
Tip
Start at Andreas Canyon, with its short shaded trail, then continue to Palm Canyon, which is longer.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Indian Canyons
What are the Indian Canyons?
Canyons with oases of native palms on Agua Caliente Cahuilla land, south of Palm Springs.
Which is the easiest trail in the Indian Canyons?
The Andreas Canyon trail — short, flat, shaded by palms and beside a stream.
Are the Indian Canyons open in summer?
They are open fewer days of the week in summer, with extreme heat. Confirm before you go.