Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
Rising abruptly from the desert floor, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument reaches an elevation of 10,834 feet. Providing a picturesque backdrop to local communities, visitors can enjoy magnificent palm oases, snow-capped mountains, a national scenic trail, and wilderness areas. Its extensive backcountry can be accessed via trails from both the Coachella Valley and the alpine village of Idyllwild.
51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92262
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Take a guided hike through the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument! See excellent views of the Coachella Valley and unique desert plants and...
Enjoy this docent led tour on the paved Ed Hastey Garden Walk. It is a great introduction to learn about native plants and animals that inhabit our desert....
Our experienced birders will introduce you to our many year-round and migratory birds who call the Coachella Valley desert their home. We begin our search on...
Take a guided hike through the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument! See excellent views of the Coachella Valley and unique desert plants and...
Join us at our monthly Desert Mountains Art Faire! Mediums may include photography, paintings, ceramics, hand painted silks, and more. Support local artists...
Recent Events
Ed Hastey Garden Walk
1/27/2020Thursday Morning Hike
1/23/2020Birding Walk-About
1/21/2020Ed Hastey Garden Walk
1/20/2020Star Party at the Monument
1/18/2020Recent Activity
Joan Moyer left a positive review 12/22/2017
It was very exciting to see the moon through a telescope! Since it was a bit cloudy we weren't able to see stars. We are planning to go again and bring our out of town guests to the next star event.
Lorraine Hamilton left a positive review 1/15/2017
Enjoyed it very much. I found it very informative- Kerry was great!
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Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument posted a photo 11/22/2016
Don Stidham left a positive review 12/23/2017
This is a great activity. A wonderful experience for any age. We saw kids around age 10-14 really mesmerized when looking through telescopes powerful enough to clearly see craters on the moon. Highly recommended.