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City of Palm Desert Homme-Adams Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 180 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Desert, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of City of Palm Desert Homme-Adams Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
27-acre desert destination with multi-purpose trails, picnic facilities & an off-leash dog area.
What runners say about City of Palm Desert Homme-Adams Park
“Great place for hiking 3 different trails ranging from easy to difficult, the views are amazing beautiful view of sunrise and desert lights .”
“Dog friendly with off-lease area and hike with dog (lease required on hiking trails).”
Nice big open space to let your dogs run in and or to hike with them in. because you have to cross the small bridge to get over to the area it makes it nice because your dog can't just run willy-nilly out into traffic.
Natural desert location for great hiking and exercise. Nice open views with plenty of trails. Some areas have places to hike up to see the city. Good place to get out of the house and enjoy some nature!
Always enjoy this hiking trail. You get a nice view once you get to the top of the cross.
Great walk up to the Cross. We took our time up and down. It wasn't very busy which was nice. The wild flowers were out and in bloom and a bush was also blooming and smelled very nice. We are in our 60s so the walk was moderately challenging.
Trail conditions & character
“Dog friendly with off-lease area and hike with dog (lease required on hiking trails).”
“Great place for hiking 3 different trails ranging from easy to difficult, the views are amazing beautiful view of sunrise and desert lights .”
“It is all hiking up elevation then you can crossover to other ridges to head back down.”
Plan your run at City of Palm Desert Homme-Adams Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Websitepalmdesert.gov
- Phone(760) 776-6450
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