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Long Valley Discovery Trail

5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Springs, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
2.5 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Long Valley Discovery 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.

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2.5 miLoopOpen 24hScenicTrailhead parking

Kid-friendly hiking area featuring desert terrain.

What runners say about Long Valley Discovery Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (66 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Feels like you step back in time and into a beautiful untouched area of nature.”

Walking up and down this trail was exhilarating. Feels like you step back in time and into a beautiful untouched area of nature. Very relaxing and beautiful. Bring a sweater and your walking shoes. Also get ready for a little exercise, There's a lot of areas to explore!

★★★★★ — Daniel , Apr 2019

Visited on 1/11/26. Great loop for kids ages 3.5 and 6 years old. Was able to see frozen creeks but no wild life spotted. The loop is mostly flat.

★★★★★ — Michelle , Jan 2026

Great place. Trail was not difficult. Fantastic views. Check the weather up there. There was a 20+ degree difference in temperature from below.

★★★★★ — David , Jul 2019

Nice trails and good access for not so active people. We packed a lunch and had a nice nature hike to the look out points

★★★★★ — Dale , Jun 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 66 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“Feels like you step back in time and into a beautiful untouched area of nature.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Great loop for kids ages 3.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Long Valley Discovery Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • Loop distance2.5 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitepstramway.com
  • Phone+1 760-325-1449
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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 Long Valley Discovery Trail

Long Valley Trail &, Round Valley Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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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.