Dripping Springs

Cappie’s Scoop: This is a really fun hike and even in the rain! There is even some shade along the way and that’s the cool part. Hiking under the trees as we climb up and up until we have a view of the mountains in the distant. It’s not an easy hike but just remember that all that climbing means we get to go downhill on the way back. On the way to the trailhead, we walk through a campground. Mom and I have picked out a few good sites we’d like to stay at next time we go. Then maybe we can do the whole LOOP one day! That’s about 20 miles. But half will be uphill and the other half downhill so I think we could tackle it! It’s on our bucket list to do. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: You have a few options to tackle this trail. You can do an out-and-back day hike starting at the Dripping Springs trail (go right) or the Wild Horse trail (go left). Or you can do one big loop which is close to 20 miles. You even have an option to backpack this trail but it requires an overnight permit.

Directions: Can navigate to the Dripping Springs Campground or take I-15 and exit on Highway 79 E toward Indio. Follow 79 through Temecula and turn right into the Dripping Springs Campground.