Palms to Pines scenic byway
The byway follows CA Hwy 74 and CA Hwy 243 for 67 miles between Banning and Palm Desert. The map on the right will show you the path we took - beginning in Palm Springs then through Idylwild and Banning.
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| View of the road we travelled |
This scenic drive climbs from the desert through the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, about 5000 ft.before descending again to the desert.
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| View of Palm Springs from 2000 ft. elevation |
Among the wildlife inhabiting the area are bald eagles, and bighorn sheep, but on our road trip we didn't see any wildlife.
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| (borrowed picture) Night view of Palm Springs |
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| These are by far the largest pinecones I've ever seen! |
Drivers can pull off the winding and often steep road at a number of pulloffs or lookout points, to view the forested mountainsides.
We had a very nice relaxing day, stopping for a late lunch at the Paradise Cafe at Mountain Centre.
As we were driving through Banning, we happened upon this sign. Had to snap a photo!
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