Cactus to Clouds Trail, Mountain trail in Palm Springs, United States
The Cactus to Clouds Trail stretches across 16 miles from Palm Springs Art Museum through desert terrain to San Jacinto Peak at 10,300 feet elevation.
The trail gained recognition in 1991 when Ray Wilson and Sue Birnbaum from Coachella Valley Hiking Club marked the final miles with yellow metal tags.
Local hiking communities gather regularly on this trail to experience the transition from desert landscape to alpine environment through multiple ecological zones.
Hikers need to carry substantial water supplies and begin their journey before sunrise, as the trail presents significant elevation gain in a relatively short distance.
This path holds the distinction of having one of the largest elevation increases among single-day hiking routes in North America, rising over 10,000 feet.
Location: Palm Springs
GPS coordinates: 33.82530,-116.55100
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
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