“In the Cove, the southernmost part of La Quinta, you will find 114 acres of open space at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains, part of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
The Cove is filled with a variety of intertwined trails that range from flat and easy to strenuous, with breathtaking views and something for everyone. In fact, Cove trails have been listed among the best in the nation by Sunset Magazine.
There are three main trails, all of which can be accessed from Avenida Bermudas/Calle Tecate. If you put “La Qunita Cove Oasis Trails” into your GPS system, you will be directed to a large gravel parking lot with a dog-friendly resting/walking area, nice restrooms, water access and a trail map to get you started. You will see a sign saying Cove Trailhead. You can also continue past the large parking lot to a smaller lot off of Calle Tecate and begin your hike at the Cove Oasis Trailhead. All trails connect, so it’s really up to you to make your hike what you want it to be…”
[Read the full article at cvindependent.com]