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Herb Jeffries Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Desert, 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 Herb Jeffries Trailhead'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.

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Open 24hHilly

What runners say about Herb Jeffries Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This is an excellent hike. It's pretty much a 1.77 mile loop with a mild incline. There are a few merging trails to explore as well. You can start at the bottom of the bump n grind or on the opposite end near the Baptist church (closer to the cross).

★★★★★ — B , Jun 2018

Nice trail, connects to others to give you many options to enjoy the time with nature.

★★★★★ — Mark , Feb 2023

Great place to take a quick hike or a longer hike on one of the loops.

★★★★★ — Brandon , Dec 2020

Was a fairly decent incline. Definately got the heart pumping. Nice view at the top.

★★★★☆ — Patricia , Feb 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 27 reviews →

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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“5 miles, lots of up and down hill.”

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Plan your run at Herb Jeffries Trailhead

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.
Phone(760) 862-9984

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

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 Herb Jeffries Trailhead

Palm Desert, CA

under a mile away

The Bump And Grind

4.7 ★★★★★ 548 reviews

Palm Desert, CA

4 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Popular, narrow hiking trail up a steep hillside offering scenic views of the valley.

under a mile away

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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.