Palm Springs Bike Trails

This is a cycling enthusiast’s dream, for beginners as well as the more experienced. Bring a camera and lots of water. This is also home to the annual Palm Springs Tour, which raises money for many local charities. The bike trail systems, which are some of the most beautiful in Southern California, are divided into sections called “Loops.” These loops vary in terms of distance and intensity. Here are just three of the most popular;

Deep well loop

The Deepwell Loop Bike Trail is approximately 13 miles long and begins along the Moorten Botanical Gardens, with nice views of flowers, plants, and forestry depending on the time of year. The beginning of the deep well route is at the corner of Mesquite Avenue and South Palm Canyon Drive. That section of the trail is the part that goes through the gardens. From there it heads south until it reaches Laverne Way and turns east. At Sunrise Way, the trail heads north via the South Indian Trail to Mesquite Avenue and heads west. At the end of Mesquite is South Palm Canyon Drive, the trailhead. This is a relatively easy trip with breathtaking views of the mountains and the beauty of the desert.

Canyon Country Club Circuit

This is an easy ride only eight miles long. The Canyon Country Club Loop runs through the entire Murray Canyon. The trail runs north on Toledo Avenue, west on Laverne Way, south on South Palm Canyon Drive, and then east on Murray Canyon Road until it intersects with Toledo. Here you will see some of the most beautiful desert landscapes, mixed with a suburban setting.

Loop across town

If you really want to see the city of Palm Springs, this is the best view you will get. This 35-mile bike course is one of the longest and runs throughout the city. Cyclists start at the corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Tachevah Drive. From that point, the trail heads west and turns south on Belardo Drive.

This is the section of the city called Las Palmas. Many of the houses that line these streets belong to many celebrities. The trail then heads east for a short distance on Sunny Dunes Road, and quickly turns south on South Palm Canyon Drive. On South Palm Canyon Drive, the trail passes the Moorten Botanical Gardens. When the trail reaches Murray Canyon, it turns to head northeast on Toledo Avenue. At Mesquite Avenue, the trail turns left shortly after, followed by another left into Bel Air Greens. The trail continues north until it reaches Tachevah Road.

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