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City of Palm Desert Magnesia Falls Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Desert, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from City of Palm Desert Magnesia Falls Park'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.

Stroller / ADARestrooms

Green space featuring a playground, plus soccer and baseball fields.

What runners say about City of Palm Desert Magnesia Falls Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (86 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“I like this park because it's always clean and had bathrooms”

My kids and I like this place because it has a big playground and alot of space for kids to play and run around in. The different times that we have came here it has never been so busy or full of kids, which is a good thing when you don't like to be in crowded places.

★★★★★ — Ili , Feb 2020

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“It has a public restroom and neighborhood seems very nice and calm around here.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Nice little park, but not always accessible because of the attached schools.”

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Plan your run at City of Palm Desert Magnesia Falls Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitepalmdesert.gov
  • Phone(760) 776-6481

Hours

Monday 8 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–11 PM
Thursday 8 AM–11 PM
Friday 8 AM–11 PM
Saturday 8 AM–11 PM
Sunday 8 AM–11 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find City of Palm Desert Magnesia Falls Park

74200 Rutledge Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.