Palm Desert · Hiking / Outdoors
Bump and Grind Trail
A Palm Desert favorite for anyone looking for a real workout. Bump and Grind climbs into the Santa Rosa Mountains and rewards the effort with sweeping views across the valley.
Good to Know
Go early—the trail has very little shade and the desert heats up quickly. The upper vista section closes February 1–April 30; the main lower loop remains the primary hiking experience.
Plan Your Visit
Useful details.
- Distance
- 4 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 2 hours
- Location
- Palm Desert
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