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Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve
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Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve

La Quinta, CA

★★★★★4.7(90 Google reviews)

What parents say

AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these

Flat, well-maintained dirt and paved paths along the cove, easy for small bikes and walking, with rest stops, water and shade at points and mountain views. Reviewers strongly advise mornings in summer. Dogs are fine on the lower paths but not past the ditch at the back, so read the posted trail map.

A 20-acre patch of protected desert at the western edge of La Quinta Cove, tucked against the Santa Rosa Mountains along the Bear Creek Trail. Families can spot native plants and watch for lizards and birds on the flat lower path. Go early morning in warmer months and bring water — very little natural shade out here.

52751-52999 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA

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What visitors say

  • Ulric Arcides★★★★

    Really enjoyed this biking trail, plenty of rest stops for kids, with water and shade. Trail is a low grade for all to enjoy suggest morning especially during the summer.

    8 years ago

  • R. C.★★★★★

    Nice well maintained walking hiking, bicycle area. Beautiful mountain Vista.

    2 years ago

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