📍 La Quinta, CA
This moderate loop hike delivers great mileage, solid elevation, and stunning Santa Rosa Mountain views, all capped off with a scenic destination at Lake Cahuilla. It’s a perfect January hike — open, accessible, and ideal for #HERITAGEHIKINGCLUB .
📏 Hike Details:
• Distance: 6.5–7.5 miles (options available)
• Elevation Gain: ~900–1,100 feet
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Trail Type: Loop
🥾 Why You’ll Love This Hike:
• Excellent winter conditions
• Loop format (no backtracking!)
• Clear, well-used trails
• Great conditioning without being overwhelming
• Beautiful desert and mountain scenery
⚠️ Good to Know:
• Limited shade — We'll start at 8:00am
• No waterfalls, but scenic lake views at the turnaround
• Bring plenty of water and sun protection ☀️💧
This is a fantastic hike for both experienced hikers and those building endurance. Come enjoy the trail, the views, and the community that makes Heritage Hiking Club special.
How to get to La Quinta Cove to Lake Cahuilla?
Hwy 111 exit Washington Blvd go south, right on Eisenhower and go directly all the way to the South until it "T" intersects the last road and turn right.
Trailhead Address
📌 Location: Top of the Cove Parking Lot, Avenida Bermudas & Calle Tecate, La Quinta, CA, 92253
📚 Before joining, please read:
🔹 “WHAT SHOULD I BRING ON THESE HIKES?”
🔹 “HYDRATION – What to drink, how much and when?”
🌟 How to participate:
1️⃣ Like our page
2️⃣ Read all hike details
3️⃣ Check if the hike level fits your experience
4️⃣ If it does, RSVP “Going” and show up ready with water, gear, and good energy!
✳️ All hikes subject to change due to weather or trail conditions. ✳️ Heritage Hiking Club reserves the right to close hikes if demand exceeds capacity or for safety/weather concerns.
✨ See you Thursday at 5:30 PM! Let’s hit the trail together!
🥾🌲 A WATER CHECK MAY BE PERFORMED. • For your safety and the safety of the group, if you do not take enough water or are not appropriately equipped for this hike, you will be turned away from this hike even if you show up on day of hike.
DISCLAIMER: Heritage Hiking Club Adventures & Heritage Hiking Club & Bill Furey and its volunteer Leaders and Support Team, do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking “Attending,” or attending the hike, you confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as hiking, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and will not hold any hike leaders/volunteers, support team, or any group associated responsible for any hazard to your well-being. Additionally, you will not be allowed to participate with the group if you are not adequately prepared with enough water and the right gear/equipment/nutrition essential to complete the hike. You are fully responsible for yourself.
See you on the trail! 🌄✨
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Top of the Cove Parking Lot, Avenida Bermudas & Calle Tecate, La Quinta, CA, 92253, United States











