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Burgess Access Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Springs, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Burgess Access Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Burgess Access Trail
“steep hills, beautiful views, lots of trail choices, spring blossoms, everything was great”
Not much to see at first but it gets better. Just keep on going. Wouldn't suggest running on this trail, really rocky.
Great trail to get a first overview from Palm. Springs. Don't forget to bring one or more bottles of water ;)
When you park your car at the trail head don't be offput by the "party bus" that's parked there as well!
steep hills, beautiful views, lots of trail choices, spring blossoms, everything was great
Trail conditions & character
“steep hills, beautiful views, lots of trail choices, spring blossoms, everything was great”
Plan your run at Burgess Access Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteoswitlandtrust.org
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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