Mission Creek Preserve

Beautiful hike. Amazing nature and a little stream of water at the moment. Various options with different hike lengths. We did the 3 miles, and it was enjoyable. It's best to submit the online form to be able to park inside. There's a dirt road that takes you to the actual hike.

Nice easy hike. You drive a little over 2 miles on a dirt road to main parking area which most car can do. Lots of parking available. The creek had cold flowing water and is the first thing you notice. On the hike you first hit the stone houses, which have benches inside to rest. You then hit the green wet lands, which are beautiful. We only went about 1.5 miles in and then went back. The 1.5 mile mark is the other camping area with bathrooms and more stone structures and benches. Definitely worth the time to check it out.

The Mission Creek preserve is an easy and good hike to go for the day. Parking is limited but this is not as popular so most of the time you will be fine. Getting here is a dirt road from the 62. The road is in good condition and any car will make it. There are a few points of interest like the cabins in the entrance or the stone house at the end. But the creek is the most fun. This is the desert and it is exposed so take a hat and water. It will not be enjoyable in the summer as temps are way too hot. There are restrooms by the stone house and you can cross the creek if you want to just keep going past that. The trail will even connect you with white water preserve if you want to extend the hike even further. Take snacks as there are tables inside the stone house for you to rest. Protect this area and keep it beautiful. Dog and kid friendly.

Great hike. Easy to moderate.

An easy and beautiful trail that can be enjoyed with children and dogs. There is a gradual elevation gain to about 300ft, but you hardly notice it as you’re busy admiring the mountain vistas. Today there are still snow capped peaks in the San Jacinto range which can be seen from the trail. There is an abundance of yellow, white, blue and purple flowers, fully carpeting the ground in places. The normally dry, scrubby vegetable on the hillsides is brilliant green and mixed with patches of flowers. Definitely a must do in the Palm Springs area.

Great place to visit. Hiking or dirt road walking both available. With permission you can have additional access. Very near the gate there is an easy walk with some shady stone houses with picnic tables, perfect for an easy lunch destination. Walk the road the 1.6 miles to the Stone House. Nice yard with many picnic tables and larger dining hall I assume would be great for group camp meal times. Thinking Boy Scouts or church type groups. We then decided to hike the trail an additional two miles to stand on the Pacific Crest Trail. We went after the heavy Feb 14 rains of 2019, many areas of the trail were washed out but by following the boot prints we had little trouble staying on course. As always while hiking be alert to your surroundings so you can find your way back home. We clicked in at 7.7 miles of walking round trip. One of the better hikes in the area. Dogs welcome on these trails.

Great easy hike over slight gradient. The only caveat is the Sun exposure. Layer clothes and bring 1-liter of water. Bathrooms at Stone House are Hotel-clean - I was impressed. Great place to chill, before the return hike. The only complaint is the bumpy road to the Main Gate parking lot.