st andreas fault in palm springs (Indio, Yucaipa: gated, vacation, move)

[frenchie]

i'm going to palm springs for vacation

i would like to see the st andreas fault near palm springs

ekite tour organize this kind of visit

i don't want to spend 150 dollars

does anybody know how to get there, road to take, etc...

thank you for your help

[egglady]

A great spot to view the San Andreas fault is at Joshua Tree National Park. Find the lookout spot called Keys View (visitors station should point you in the right direction). You can drive up there and see the fault, the Salton Sea, and (on a good day) Signal Mountain in Mexico.

Been there many times and it's always well worth it

(edited to add): Joshua Tree is just east of Palm Springs. An easy day trip. Joshua Tree National Park, California - USA Travel Guide, Tourist Attractions, Destinations

[GoodbyeCalifornia]

You don't exactly have to drive all the way to Joshua Tree to see the San Andreas Fault, unless you want to. There is a closer alternative located in Thousand Palms, right off the I-10 Freeway.

The Coachella Valley Preserve, also known as the Thousand Palms Oasis, sits on top of the San Andreas, more specifically, two parallel branches of it. Over time, the movement of the earth opened cracks from which natural springs bubbled up. This provided all the palms needed to establish themselves and grow. There are now six palm forests that make up the oasis, with a total of about 1,500 palms.

To reach it, just drive out of Palm Springs on Ramon Road all the way to the I-10. Cross the I-10 and you will run into Thousand Palms Canyon Road. Make a left on that and it will take you up to the visitor center.

Perhaps not as spectacular as viewing it from Joshua Tree, but I always thought walking on top of the San Andreas Fault while enjoying a beautiful palm oasis was pretty cool.

[MAXXIMUZ]

The fault is not in palm springs. It is about 30min to an hour away. The Indio Hills is a good spot to view it. Trust me, you're not missing much. It is just rocks and palm trees, and maybe a little stream. Most of it is gated and fenced offed for only those who pay to see it and take the ride inside. Wait until winter to visit when it cools down. You'll be glad you did.

[Fighter 1]

Originally Posted by egglady

A great spot to view the San Andreas fault is at Joshua Tree National Park. Find the lookout spot called Keys View (visitors station should point you in the right direction). You can drive up there and see the fault, the Salton Sea, and (on a good day) Signal Mountain in Mexico.

Been there many times and it's always well worth it

(edited to add): Joshua Tree is just east of Palm Springs. An easy day trip. Joshua Tree National Park, California - USA Travel Guide, Tourist Attractions, Destinations

Even easier , go to the city of Yucaipa , corner of Bryant and Juniper wifes girl friend lives there, its right on the fault line. you can drive down the street.

[Franklyn]

Originally Posted by MAXXIMUZ

The fault is not in palm springs. It is about 30min to an hour away.

Well the fault line actually passes about 12 miles north of the city limits, so unless you're walking it only takes a few minutes to cross it. You usually can see its location by repair marks in the state highway going to 29 Palms from I-10.

The Indio Hills is a good spot to view it. Trust me, you're not missing much. It is just rocks and palm trees, and maybe a little stream.

The fault line runs through and across all kinds of terrain. To someone with a geological bent who's never seen an "active" earthquake fault that's got to be pretty interesting.

Most of it is gated and fenced offed for only those who pay to see it and take the ride inside.

Where is this "ride inside", pray tell? It's been a few years since I've spent much time in "the Springs", and this one is new to me. Sounds like Disneyland.

[Katzy]

Originally Posted by egglady

A great spot to view the San Andreas fault is at Joshua Tree National Park. Find the lookout spot called Keys View (visitors station should point you in the right direction). You can drive up there and see the fault, the Salton Sea, and (on a good day) Signal Mountain in Mexico.

Been there many times and it's always well worth it

(edited to add): Joshua Tree is just east of Palm Springs. An easy day trip. Joshua Tree National Park, California - USA Travel Guide, Tourist Attractions, Destinations

That is a gorgeous spot.

[MAXXIMUZ]

Originally Posted by Franklyn

Well the fault line actually passes about 12 miles north of the city limits, so unless you're walking it only takes a few minutes to cross it. You usually can see its location by repair marks in the state highway going to 29 Palms from I-10. The fault line runs through and across all kinds of terrain. To someone with a geological bent who's never seen an "active" earthquake fault that's got to be pretty interesting. Where is this "ride inside", pray tell? It's been a few years since I've spent much time in "the Springs", and this one is new to me. Sounds like Disneyland.

Pray tell?? I'm lost on that one. But anyways, the Desert Adventure jeeps take tourists all around the areas thru the desert. They've been around for a long time.

[Franklyn]

Originally Posted by MAXXIMUZ

...... Desert Adventure .....

Thanks