While
you visit Palm Springs try to get out and enjoy some of the
sports and recreation offered here. You can take a bike
ride or hike through some great scenic trails. You will
also be able to go horseback riding or drive a race car.
If you have the desire to enjoy the outdoors, we have an
activity just for you. If you need help with your hotel
reservations we offer discounted rates at many hotels in the
area. Just use the links to the left and you will be
guided through our hassle free reservations service.
Biking & Rentals
Bicycle
Trails - Well-marked trails in Palm Springs. Map
available at Palm Springs Leisure Center. Bike path along Bear
Creek Channel in La Quinta Cove beginning at south end of Calle
Tecate. 777-7090.
AAA
Five Star Adventures - Bike Tours with hiking in
the Indian Canyons or take the Palm Springs & Celebrity
Homes Bike Tour. Custom tours and bike rentals. 320-1500, (800)
951-9495.
Adventure
Bike Tours - Guided group bike tours. Bikes,
helmets, refreshments, full support chase vehicles. Bicycle
rentals. 328-0282. Bighorn Bicycle Adventures— Quality trek
bikes, hourly/daily. Bike & hike tours, exciting Indian
Canyon tours daily, and Movie Colony tours by appointment.
Electric bikes for sale or rent. 302 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm
Springs. 325-3367.
Oshman’s
SuperSports USA - Bicycle rentals and more.
Desert Crossing, 72-519 Hwy. 111, Palm Desert. 773-3270.
Horseback Riding
Flying
M Ranch - Trail riding with true cowboy guide,
breathtaking views, breakfast/lunch rides and hoe-down BBQs. 8
a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Individuals and groups welcome. 82-950
Ave. 61, Thermal. 399-1236.
HITS
Desert Horse Park - Home of the Indio Desert
Circuit Horse Shows, six weeks of show jumping at HITS Desert
Horse Park. More than 1,500 horses compete each week for $1
million plus in prize money, Jan.-Mar. Admission $5, 12 and
under free. Ave. 52 at Monroe. 775-7731.
Rock Climbing
Uprising
Outdoor Adventure Center - Anyone can do it at
this year-round, exciting rock climbing facility. Misted and
shaded, fun for the whole family. 1500 Gene Autry Tr., Palm
Springs, next to Oasis Waterpark. 320-6630.
Tree
National Park - Highway 62 to Joshua Tree. Also
an entrance in Twentynine Palms. 367-5500.
Off Road Rentals
AAA
Five Star Adventures - Drive your own all terrain
vehicle (ATV). These four-wheel Quad ATVs are fun and exciting
to ride in the open desert! 320-1500, (800) 951-9495.
OffRoad
Rentals - All-terrain vehicles (Quads), exciting
instructional video, safety equipment, on-site sand dunes and
trails. Beginners, occasional riders and fun for all. Sept.
1-June 1. $30 per machine. Windy Point. 325-0376.