3.3 miles
Distance
446 ft
Climb
-717 ft
Descent
00:35:51
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Cove to Lake Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    La Quinta Cove
    La Quinta, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year-round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Global Ranking
    #104639 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76502 in Trail Running
    • #22178 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Santa Rosa and San Jacinto National Monument

Cove to Lake Trail is a 6.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near La Quinta, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.One of the best trails at La Quinta Cove that goes through the golf course, Morrow Trail and finally to Lake Cahillla.

Access Info

Take Jefferson Street to the La Quinta Cove to Lake Cahuilla Trail that will bring you back to the start.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Cove to Lake Trail mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -271 ft
  • Altitude min
    34 ft
  • Altitude max
    591 ft
  • Altitude start
    305 ft
  • Altitude end
    34 ft
  • Grade
    -1.566%
  • Grade max
    -34.291%
  • Grade min
    21.603%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    313 ft
  • Avg time
    00:35:51
  • Avg reverse time
    00:42:39
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Status:
on Jun 2, 2023
Very Dry
Avg: 3.39 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Cove to Lake Trail Trail Reports

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      Jun 2, 2023 @ 9:08pm
      Jun 2, 2023
      		 Very dry and sandy in parts, but was able to power thru everything on my 45mm gravel tires.
      Dec 19, 2021 @ 11:56am
      Dec 19, 2021
      		 Dry and busy, My new gaiters worked well, no sand in my shoes at the end of the hike.
      Apr 13, 2021 @ 8:42am
      Apr 13, 2021
      		 The sand gets very deep toward the lake side...very loose dirt of path. Good tire grip is key.
      Jan 14, 2021 @ 9:39am
      Jan 14, 2021
      		 Indeed the sand is pretty deep and definitely makes parts of the ride a fun challenge. Started at Cove and the effort was rewarded by a large herd...
      Dec 29, 2020 @ 11:20am
      Dec 29, 2020
      		 Sand in the wash is very deep. Almost unrideable in many spots, especially if you're not on wider tires. The portions on trail are in fine shape...
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      • 9 miles avg distance
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      • 29 rides
      • Last: Mar 25, 2025

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