Oswit Canyon — Attraction in Palm Springs

This is an incredible hike to a hidden cool desert oasis, waterfall and cold pool in the spring. When it has rained the wildflowers up into this place are absolutely incredible, blooming from every cactus and plant you can see. You can also see frogs, jumping as you get near to the water and you can feel like a kid scrambling up the boulders to get to the top. This hike starts out quite easy with a nice slow but easy upward climb. Then it starts to get harder as you have to climb over boulders and and push yourself up Into the canyon. I wanted to quit but I’m so glad I didn’t because the payoff in the end is next to magical. The views, as you come down of the valley, truly made my heart swell, and I am excited to try the other trails in the area...

Oswit Canyon is a fantastic short hike for the novice hiker. There is a bit of elevation gain, but the one mile loop makes it completely do-able. In spring, continue on to the waterfall. I, personally, haven’t gone that far, but about 20 minutes past the turnaround you can get to flowing water during the right time of year. Keep going past that for the scramble to the waterfall. Don’t forget your sunscreen or water. It’s...

Mid April, amazing flower bloom. The Oswit Canyon trail appears to be little known, just a small sign indicating its trail head. It starts parallel to the South Lykken Trail, on the south side of the creek at the trail head. We had a heat wave during that day, so we found it only good to start the trail around 4:30 pm, about an hour before the sun sets behind...