If you are looking for a flat, leisurely stroll through the desert floor, Bear Creek Trail is not for you. But if you are looking for a workout that rewards your sweat with some of the most sweeping views of the Coachella Valley, this La Quinta gem is unmatched.
While the views of the golf course are man-made, the trail itself is pure Sonoran Desert. Hikers are surrounded by majestic Ocotillo plants, their spindly arms reaching toward the sky, and dense patches of Creosote. In the spring, if the winter rains have been generous, the hillsides can erupt in a carpet of purple verbena and desert primrose. bear creek trail la quinta
Paved concrete/smooth walkway that runs along the western edge of the La Quinta Cove neighborhood. If you are looking for a flat, leisurely