Tahquitz Canyon and three southern canyons are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Palm and Andreas Canyons have the most and second most California Fan palm trees in the world, with Murray Canyon listed as fourth.

The canyons and associated resources are especially sacred to the Indians today and are historically important to scientists and nature lovers. Please enjoy the free gifts of equanimity and serenity that you may take with you.

While in Palm Canyon, visit the Trading Post for hiking maps, refreshments, Indian art and artifacts, books, jewelry, pottery, baskets, weavings and conversational cultural lore.

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PALM CANYON

Fifteen miles long, Palm Canyon is one of the great beauty spots in Western North America. Its indigenous flora and fauna, which the Cahuilla people so expertly used, and its abundant Washingtonia filifera (California Fan palm trees) are breathtaking contrasts to the stark, rocky gorges and barren desert lands beyond. A moderately graded, paved foot path winds down into the canyon for picnicking near the stream, meditating, exploring, hiking or horseback riding. While in Palm canyon, visit the Trading Post for hiking maps, refreshments, Indian art and artifacts, books, jewelry, pottery, baskets, weavings and conversational cultural lore.

ANDREAS CANYON

The contrasting greens of the magnificent fan palms and more than 150 species of plants within a half-mile radius beckon the desert-weary traveler to this lush oasis. A favorite scenic foot trail leads through the canyon, passing groves of stately skirted palms, unusual rock formations and the perennial Andreas Creek, where one can still see bedrock mortars and metates used centuries ago for preparing food. This tranquil setting is excellent for photography, bird-watching or a picnic at one of the tables along the trail.

MURRAY CANYON

Murray Canyon is an easy hike south from Andreas Canyon. Foot and equestrian trails lead to beautiful recreation areas among the many palm trees. Lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of the peninsula Big Horn Sheep (an endangered species), or other wild animals still roaming the high ground above the canyon. Less visited, Murray Canyon has its own secluded beauty; and the endangered Least Bells Vireo bird is known to nest here.

Admission & Tours Open Daily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm	Indian Canyons Information (760) 323-6018
Admission Adults $8.00 Seniors(62+) $6.00 Children (6-12) $4.00 Equestrian $10.00 Students & Military $6.00	Group Rates Available  (20+ individuals)
Season Passes 6 Month 12 Month Hikers $45* $75* Equestrian $60* $90*	*Passes not issued to children
Tour Schedule Ranger led hikes are available for an additional charge of $3 for adults and $2 for Seniors, Students, and Military. Register at Palm Canyon. Tours are up to 1.5 hours and at least one mile in length. Daily 10:00 AM Palm Canyon, 1 mile, easy 1:00 PM Andreas Canyon, 1 mile, easy
Prices above are subject to change without notice.  Please call the company directly to verify current prices.

Walk in the Footsteps of our Ancestors

In 1987 the city of Palm Springs, The Riverside County Flood Control District and the Tribe entered into an agreement, which included arrangements for the Visitor's Center to be established.

In January 1998, the Tribal Council directed the clean up and restoration of the Canyon. A full time Ranger program was also established. Restoration of the canyon involved the removal of all man-made litter and waste including all debris and broken glass. Environmental safe sandblasting and pressured water removed the profuse amount of graffiti on the rocks and boulders. The Rangers, who patrol the canyons and trails on foot, serve as guides, offer free tours, and enforce the security and preservation of these sacred lands.  Visitors may also take self-guided tours.

Tahquitz Canyon is now open. The Tahquitz Canyon Visitor's Center is an interpretive facility that will be located at the entrance. For more information, visit Tahquitz Canyon.

Tahquitz Canyon is one of the most beautiful and culturally sensitive areas of the Agua Caliente Reservation. Tahquitz Canyon is home to a spectacular 60-foot waterfall, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, native wildlife and plants. Located at the entrance to the canyon, the Tahquitz Visitor Center offers educational and cultural exhibits. The Center has an observation deck, garden, picnic area and a theater room for a DVD which narrates the legend of Tahquitz Canyon. To See And Do Video of the Legend of  Tahquitz Canyon Ranger-led Tour Artifacts on Display Maps Concessions Self-guided hikes   Admission*: $12.50 - Adults $  6.00 - Children 12 years old and under * Includes the DVD in the little theatre room at the Tahquitz Visitor Center. Prices are subject to change without notice.  Please call the company directly to verify current prices. Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm Last self-guided hike departs 3:30 PM from Visitors Center. Ranger-Led Hikes: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm Two miles long.  Lasts approximately two and one-half  hours. Reservations & Information: (760) 416-7044 Location: 500 W. Mesquite - Just West of Palm Canyon Drive in Down Town Palm Springs. NOTE: Hours & Tour Schedule subject to change.

Centuries ago, ancestors of the Agua Caliente Cahuilla Indians settled in the Palm Springs area. They developed complex communities in the Palm, Murray, Andreas, Tahquitz, and Chino Canyons. With abundant water supply, plant and animal life, the Cahuilla Indians thrived. They grew crops of melons, squash, beans, and corn, gathered plants and seeds for food, medicines and basket weaving and hunted animals. Today, remains of Cahuilla society like rock art, housepits and foundations, irrigation ditches, dams, reservoirs, trails, and food preparation areas still exist in the canyons. The Agua Caliente Indians were industrious and creative with a reputation for independence, integrity, and peace. They believed this productive land of their ancestors would always be theirs. However, in 1876 the U.S. Federal Government deeded in trust to the Agua Caliente people 32,000 acres to be used as their homeland. At the same time, they gave the Southern California Railroad ten miles of odd sections of land to induce them to build the railroad. Of the reservations's 32,000 acres, some 6,700 lie within the Palm Springs city limits. The remaining sections fan across the desert and mountains in a checker-board pattern.

UM NAW Great Spirit of the land, the earth, the water, the air -- everything He watches, always He helps the people, their lives, their living, their food, their homes. Over all the world He knows what we are doing, night and day. Always He remembers His people. UM NAW God of the Indians, To Him we pray.

	The Spirit Lives!

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