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United States
California
Riverside County
Palm Desert

Start of the Palm Canyon Epic – Cathedral Trail loop from Palm Desert

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
California
Riverside County
Palm Desert

Start of the Palm Canyon Epic – Cathedral Trail loop from Palm Desert

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Start of the Palm Canyon Epic – Cathedral Trail loop from Palm Desert

07:09

84.0km

1,790m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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268 m in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.68 km

Cap Homme / Ralph Adams Park

Nature Reserve

2

31.0 km

3

31.5 km

This trail is suberb! Palm Canyon Trail is a true backcountry experience for experienced mountain bike riders. I recommend riding this trail between November and March when temperatures are still …

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4

58.1 km

You will find an abandoned tank at the intersection between Dunn Road and Hahn/Buena Vista Trail.

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5

65.7 km

Even though it is a bidirectional trail, this section is mostly used downhill towards Cathedral City. It is a popular track in the area and part of the longer PCE to Cathedral City route.

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84.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

27.0 km

9.84 km

5.98 km

4.73 km

3.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.7 km

32.0 km

6.04 km

4.28 km

2.07 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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