The Palm Desert & Bump-n-Grind Trail
About 2 Miles
Beginning Elevation 250'
Moderate to Strenuous hike with an elevation gain of about 1000'
The Rancho Mirage "Bump-n-Grind" trail is quickly becoming one of the Coachella Valley's most popular trails. It actually is known by several different names, including the Desert Drive Trail, Patton Trail ( some people say it was built by General Patton's troops, Desert Mirage Trail, the ever-popular Dog Poop Trail (plastic bags and a trash receptacle are made available at the beginning of the trail to users for animal waste) and more. After starting out as a narrow trail at the bottom, it joins a wider road that leads up from the valley floor to a vantage point that gives the hiker a nice view of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and the Coachella Valley. While the Bump-n-Grind doesn't give the hiker an experience of solitude like they will get hiking some of the other Coachella Valley trails, it is a great cardio workout for hikers, and those who just want to get in shape. It is also a good trail to hike during the summer months because it is a wide trail that makes it easier to see and avoid the Rattlesnakes that are out and about during the warm weather.
The trail in not considered to be an "official" trail, and does cross private property in some areas so only use the official trailhead to access the trail.
The access point for this trail is located on Painters Path behind the Target store in Palm Desert. The City of Rancho Mirage is restricting entrance to the Bump and Grind from the other older trailheads located in residential areas, so do not use them.
View Google Map of the trailhead area
Hiking Books For Palm Springs
Philip Ferranti's books on hiking in Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas are a must have if you are planning on hiking in the area. Amazon.com also has several other books that will make your hiking adventure a great one, including books on hiking and rock climbing in Joshua Tree National Park.
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