Coffee Bean Canyon

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Overview

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This hike explores Coffee Bean Canyon and wild terrain in the western Mecca Hills. You start off on dirt roads along the Coachella Canal. Next you climb through a twisting canyon with interesting coffee-colored walls. Finally you reach a wide clearing and explore your choice of small canyons with narrows and intricate erosional forms. There are no trails so it's best if you enjoy exploration. The approach along the canal is a bit long but can sometimes be skipped if you have 4WD.

Stats

9.6 mi   600 ft   4.3 hr





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Map

Out-and-back itinerary

Features

Look forward to

canyons
good
colorful geology
good
views
okay
cliffs
okay
narrows
okay

Challenges

Be prepared for

rough surface
rough trail
navigation
beginner route-finding
UV exposure
lots
overgrown
mildly slowing
slippery surface
some mild

Difficulty

Advanced

Difficulty

Suitable for

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Getting there

Planning your trip

open accessoct - mayany vehicle

Dogs

Are dogs allowed?

Park at the end of Airport Blvd near the west end of a bridge over the Coachella Canal. The hike begins by crossing the bridge and following dirt roads along the east side of the canal.

The dirt roads along the canal are sometimes open and suitable for 4WD vehicles. If so you may be able to drive right to the mouth of Coffee Bean Canyon. As always, use your judgment.

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