Art Smith Trail Guide

The Art Smith Trail offers a skillfully routed hike through the desert foothills, making you feel like you are many miles away from civilization. Referenced to by the Forest Service as “truly one of the signature trails in the (Santa Rosa & San Jacinto) National Monument,” the Art Smith Trail features palm oases, dramatic rock formations, sweeping views, and unlike many other foothill hikes in the area, some solitude. There’s climbing, but it’s not too steep, and it’s spread over a more extended series of ups and downs, making it a good workout without extreme gradients.

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[exploringincalifornia]

Great hiking guide to the trail. We recently visited, and am watching this after going. Did not hike the entire trail, but plan on heading back.

[stevegifford]

I just discovered your Youtube channel last week. Great hike video as I love the desert! I am on the right coast near Gettysburg, Pa.

[mcat]

I did this in 2018 after all the rains and there were soo many flowers!

[Yupppd]

I love hearing the gravel crunching under your feet, makes me feel like I’m on the trail too 😍😍

[leslietyler]

This is probably one of my top 3 hikes in the valley. Love seeing the wildlife from the bighorn sheep to rattlesnakes, even a rosy boa! I really love Art Smith to Hopalong Cassidy which then connects to the Cross trail(which you have reviewed also).

[eleanorjp]

Another one I've never heard of but will definitely add to my list next time I'm in Palm Springs :) Did you hike this one in April?

[you]

You are really pushing out a lot of content lately. Did an oldie of yours in Sitton Peak. Your guide was spot on.