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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/19/2020
The trail begins by crossing a canal and a golf course.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/19/2020
Signs mark the path through the golf course property before it quickly heads into the desert.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/19/2020
A trail runner jobs along the trail with the homes of Indio visible in the background.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/19/2020
Sign posts mark the trail, making it easy to follow the route as it winds through the rocky landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/19/2020
After crossing the flat ground, the trail begins to weave into the stone landscape formations.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/19/2020
The trail follows the flood channels through the rocky badlands area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/19/2020
The path follows a wide sandy canyon behind the stone facade.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/19/2020
The trail winds to the top of the stone hill, opening up views across the Coachella Valley.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/19/2020
The top of the Badlands hike, before the trail begins looping back down and toward the trailhead.