Earthquake Canyon Express Downhill Bicycle Adventure
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
A paved road, downhill bicycle tour through a Federally protected Wilderness zone along the San Andreas Fault. Riders will be treated to magnificent vistas of the wide open Colorado Desert, enter a tortured badlands canyon, then finish off with views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and ride through the agricultural fields of the Eastern Coachella Valley. Age limit is 12 years old. This is a group tour. This activity has a 2 person requirement for the tour to run. If you are a single rider, please call first.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Use of bicycle
- Driver/guide
- Snacks
- Use of helmet
- Live commentary on board
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
The route cuts through the heart of the San Andreas Fault in the Meccacopia Wilderness just outside of Mecca, CA
Magnificent views of the Salton Sea as guests round the last corner coming out of the canyon
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 272 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Great ride on San Andreas
Jeff was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about geology
5Fantastic Ride Through Earthquake Canyon
My wife and I were the only two for this activity that day - that made it quite special. Ron was our guide and gave us so much insight into Palm Springs, the desert, and surrounding areas. He was also very accommodating when my wife ran out of steam and needed to ride in the car. The views and scenery are very worthwhile. A great experience - nothing like going through the desert on an earthquake fault-line on two wheels. Thank you Ron!
5Ride through the canyon
Ben really knew the history of the valley and the landscape. He made sure the bikes were ready and working. Awesome ride but be prepared to pedal.
5Fun and easy ride through the desert.
A fun afternoon in the desert! We all learned a lot about the terrain, the environment, and the history of earthquakes and the fault lines. The scenery started out just okay, but as we moved along it became more interesting, and then into earthquake canyon it was truly fascinating. The ride is quite easy and enjoyable, as it is nearly all downhill. Bring plenty of sunscreen!
5Gorgeous morning canyon tour
We really enjoyed our morning tour with Ben. The bikes were in fine condition, and Ben was an excellent, knowledgeable and engaging guide.
5Beautiful ride!
This was an easy ride through gorgeous and varied terrain, and Gayle was a great host! Extremely knowledgeable and interesting to talk to. Highly recommended.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Ample parking on the block in front our Palm Desert store available. Restrooms available as well.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Big Wheel Tours, Inc.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Do you have any physical limitations or food allergies we should be aware of?
How it compares in Palm Springs
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 141 experiences we list in Palm Springs.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 17 of 141.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Palm Springs
Palm Springs, in California's Coachella Valley, is a desert resort of mid-century modern design, palm-lined streets and the San Jacinto Mountains.
Palm Springs lies in the Colorado Desert of southern California, at the foot of the steep San Jacinto Mountains, a resort that drew film stars and golfers from the 1930s. Mid-century modern houses and motels by architects such as Richard Neutra and Albert Frey give the town its look, and Palm Canyon Drive is lined with shops, galleries and cafés. The Palm Springs Art Museum shows modern and Western art.
Top-ranked sights in Palm Springs: Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness.
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