Wonderful place to hike but recently have found a lot of trash along the trails! If there is no budget for clean-up maybe an organized volunteer group could help?
Giselle Hardcore
One of my favorite places to go a couple times a week ✔️ !!
Jayson Nieuwendorp
Moderate hike, not dangerous
boldiski
Good exercise, great views. Even incorporate a bit of boulder-hopping, if you want. Bring plenty of portable water and shade.
Andre H
Not a difficult trail with great views, remember your water and sunscreen
Halide Ebcinoglu
Peaceful hike with beautiful city views We got the North Lykken Trail recommendation from the Palm Springs Visitor Center as we were looking for a moderate hike with good views, and it definitely delivered. The trail was peaceful and quiet—we were alone the whole time, which made the experience even more special.
The scenery is beautiful, with a stunning view over Palm Springs once you get a bit higher. We didn’t complete the full trail but hiked for about an hour to a high point and back, which was perfect. A great option if you’re looking for a scenic and not-too-crowded hike near the city.
lisa c
I found this easily accessible trail quite challenging. Esp keeping on the trail. Wasn’t super well marked.
So Foo
It was pretty rough, lots of steep inclines and loose rocks. Nice views and nice calmer walk in the middle but I didn’t see any sheep so I was bummed. No waterfalls or water on this trail.
Dafydd Snowdon-Jones
No Dogs!!! They website's that say otherwise are incorrect. No dogs anywhere in the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains, or Joshua Tree state park
Erick Lamarche
Good workout, rather steep at the beginning, turned back after 2 km, the views were spectacular!
Parking: Not much parking on the street, we were lucky to find s spot near the trailhead.
I didn't have long to spend so I only traveled part of the trail, but it was great!
Fees: No fees
Toilets: No restrooms
Brandon Cable
This is a great, simple hike with plenty of street parking. It’s about a mile up and back, making it perfect for a quick outdoor escape. There are tables at the top if you want to pack a snack and enjoy the view. Just a heads up—there’s very little, if any, shade, so plan accordingly. Overall, an easy and enjoyable hike!
Parking: Plenty of street parking.
Toilets: No restrooms!
Sarah Hopkins
Spent this morning taking panoramic views from the lykken Trailhead this morning.
Parking: There's really not a parking space nearby.You kind of have to park in the middle of an alcove section but the pathway is only part marked.
Fees: No, There is no fees to pay anywhere near the hike
Toilets: No, There's no restrooms anywhere near the
Public transportation: There is no public transportation.You literally have to walk from public transport You literally have to walk to the spot.
Dog-friendliness: Well, if you have a dog that isn't afraid of heights.And doing The hike up it's not that bad..
manuel de jesus martinez (NEL)
Incredible
S W
This is not a "hike," depending on how far you go. For us, it was a rock scramble up a fairly steep hillside along private property to a view of Palm Springs. Unable to follow the white dots spray painted on rocks to get to end of "hike"/top of view; noticed another hiker have the same experience and she turned around, too. Photographed some lizards basking in sun.
Wonderful place to hike but recently have found a lot of trash along the trails! If there is no budget for clean-up maybe an organized volunteer group could help?
One of my favorite places to go a couple times a week ✔️ !!
Moderate hike, not dangerous
Good exercise, great views. Even incorporate a bit of boulder-hopping, if you want. Bring plenty of portable water and shade.
Not a difficult trail with great views, remember your water and sunscreen
Peaceful hike with beautiful city views
We got the North Lykken Trail recommendation from the Palm Springs Visitor Center as we were looking for a moderate hike with good views, and it definitely delivered. The trail was peaceful and quiet—we were alone the whole time, which made the experience even more special.
The scenery is beautiful, with a stunning view over Palm Springs once you get a bit higher. We didn’t complete the full trail but hiked for about an hour to a high point and back, which was perfect. A great option if you’re looking for a scenic and not-too-crowded hike near the city.
I found this easily accessible trail quite challenging. Esp keeping on the trail. Wasn’t super well marked.
It was pretty rough, lots of steep inclines and loose rocks. Nice views and nice calmer walk in the middle but I didn’t see any sheep so I was bummed. No waterfalls or water on this trail.
No Dogs!!! They website's that say otherwise are incorrect. No dogs anywhere in the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains, or Joshua Tree state park
Good workout, rather steep at the beginning, turned back after 2 km, the views were spectacular!
Parking: Not much parking on the street, we were lucky to find s spot near the trailhead.
Restaurantji Recommends
I didn't have long to spend so I only traveled part of the trail, but it was great!
Fees: No fees
Toilets: No restrooms
This is a great, simple hike with plenty of street parking. It’s about a mile up and back, making it perfect for a quick outdoor escape. There are tables at the top if you want to pack a snack and enjoy the view. Just a heads up—there’s very little, if any, shade, so plan accordingly. Overall, an easy and enjoyable hike!
Parking: Plenty of street parking.
Toilets: No restrooms!
Spent this morning taking panoramic views from the lykken Trailhead this morning.
Parking: There's really not a parking space nearby.You kind of have to park in the middle of an alcove section but the pathway is only part marked.
Fees: No, There is no fees to pay anywhere near the hike
Toilets: No, There's no restrooms anywhere near the
Public transportation: There is no public transportation.You literally have to walk from public transport You literally have to walk to the spot.
Dog-friendliness: Well, if you have a dog that isn't afraid of heights.And doing The hike up it's not that bad..
Incredible
This is not a "hike," depending on how far you go. For us, it was a rock scramble up a fairly steep hillside along private property to a view of Palm Springs. Unable to follow the white dots spray painted on rocks to get to end of "hike"/top of view; noticed another hiker have the same experience and she turned around, too. Photographed some lizards basking in sun.
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