Since we started this website over 14 years, and almost 5 millions page views ago, we have sold hundreds of copies of Phillip Ferranti’s book, “140 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs.”
There is a good reason for this, it is a very comprehensive book, that is well written, and has fantastic diagrams. Just click the Amazon image to order …
Hikers in Southern California know that there’s more to Palm Springs than world-class golfing. The mountain wilderness surrounding this desert resort town offers extensive trail systems where outdoor enthusiasts enjoy some of the best winter and spring hikes in the nation.
And there is no better companion for your adventures than 140 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs — the area’s most comprehensive hiking guide — by local author, hike leader, and Coachella Valley Hiking Club founder Philip Ferranti. This revised version of Ferranti’s regional best-seller, 120 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs, offers 20 new and exciting excursions for hikers of all ages and skill levels, as well as 58 user-friendly maps, 118 black-and-white photos, detailed trail descriptions, difficulty ratings, seasonal advice, safety tips, and more. So grab your CamelBak, other Hydration Pack or Hydroflask , slap on some sunscreen, and hit the trail with 140 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs!

