Experience miles of spectacular hiking terrain and panoramic
mountain views within one mile of the Villa Royale Inn.
Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tram up 10,000 feet to the
winding trails within Mt. San Jacinto State Park and
explore Chino Canyon, or hike the magnificent Tahquitz
Canyon and the Indian Canyons - Palm Canyon, Andreas
Canyon and Murray Canyon. Let the Villa Royale Inn put
it all together for you, with distinctive accommodations,
complimentary al fresco breakfast, hiking maps and even
trail food, with one of our exciting hiking packages!
Hiking Paradise: A Wealth of Choices
Tahquitz Canyon
Tahquitz Canyon, one of the most beautiful and culturally
sensitive areas of the Agua Caliente Reservation, is home
to a spectacular 60-foot waterfall, rock art, ancient irrigation
systems, abundant native wildlife and plants, and offers
hiking tours.
Palm Canyon
Fifteen miles long, Palm Canyon is filled with natural beauty,
its indigenous flora and fauna contrasting sharply with
stark, rocky gorges of red and gold and barren desert lands
beyond. A moderately graded, paved foot path winds down
into the canyon for hiking, picnicking, exploring, and
horseback riding. Hiking maps are available at the Trading
Post and reservations for hiking tours can be made at the
Palm Canyon Kiosk.
Andreas Canyon
Hike Andreas Canyon, where the contrasting greens of the
magnificent fan palms and 150 species of plants within
a half-mile radius beckon the desert-weary traveler to
this lush oasis. A scenic foot trail through the canyon
passes groves of stately skirted palms, unusual rock formations
and the perennial Andreas Creek.
Murray Canyon
Murray Canyon is an easy hike south from Andreas Canyon,
where foot and equestrian trails lead to beautiful recreation
areas among the many palm trees. Lucky hikers may catch
a glimpse of the peninsula Big Horn Sheep (an endangered
species), wild ponies or other wild animals roaming the
high grounds.
Long Valley Ranger Center on Mount San Jacinto
Whatever the season, the hiking is 30 degrees cooler at the
top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tram. Just a short walk
behind the Tram's Mountain Station, you can enter the hiking
trail system at the Long Valley Ranger Center. These beautiful
hiking trails range from the awe-inspiring 5 1/2 mile trek
to the 10,804 foot peak of San Jacinto to the just over
one mile nature walk through picturesque Long Valley. Once
within the Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness,
you will experience 54 miles of awesome hiking trails to
satisfy the appetite of the most avid outdoor enthusiast.
But look out - on these trails in the wintertime you may
have to trade in your hiking boots for cross-country skis,
even if it is 80 degrees in the village below!
This package includes:
- 3 days / 2 nights accommodations
- Daily cooked-to-order breakfast
- Bottled water, energy bar and trail mix
- Welcome bottle of chilled champagne
- Romantic dinner for two at the Europa Restaurant
- Hiking Trail Maps
Package rate from $319 per couple from June 1st through
September 30th, from $339 per couple from October 1st until
December 21st and from $379 December 22nd to May 31st.
Holidays excluded. Does not include taxes and
gratuities. | 