サンバーナディーノ山脈の峡谷・トップ5

A paradise for slim explorers. You won't be able to get through it with a backpack on your back :)

...not listed on the official JTNP map, you'll find wonderful spots for photos, scrambling, and, if you have a permit, even climbing! A wonderful area where you can try anything that doesn't overwhelm you...Never underestimate the dry heat!

the effort to brave the heat

the effort to brave the heat

This is the place with the largest amount of natural fan palms in California. You can watch the huge palm trees from a higher view point or walk right into the canyon to get into this little oasis in the desert.

The Hall of Horrors consists of two slot canyons that you can hike while in the area. While the one to the left is very narrow, it doesn't need any rock scrambling to get into it. The one to the right is much wider and has a sandy bottom. Please make sure that you are able to climb back out of the canyon before scrambling down.

Hikers moving clockwise will begin Indio Badlands Trail on this western section, which introduces hikers to the San Andreas fault and several slot-canyons on the way to the top.

Easy ride up Whitewater Canyon Road to the Preserve. There you will find a nicely kept picnic area where you can day camp, hike or soak in the nice swimming hole. The canyon has a robust population of bighorn sheep, deer, and bear!