Indian Wells Attractions
Fossil Falls
300 S. Richmond Road
Contrary to what the name might imply, Fossil Falls has neither fossils nor falls. It is instead the geologic remnant or "fossil" of a water fall created when lava poured into the Owens River channel some 20,000 years ago...
French Spring Trail
300 S. Richmond Rd.
This 8.0-mile long trail starts at 4,600 feet at the end of the French Spring Road in Owens Valley...
Rademacher Hills Trail
300 S. Richmond Road
The Rademacher Hills Trail is a 8.5-mile trail which extends through desert terrain on the south side of Ridgecrest. This trail is open to hiking, jogging, horseback riding and mountain biking...
Malpais Mesa Wilderness Area
300 S. Richmond Road
The Malpais Mesa Wilderness is situated at the southern end of the InyoMountains and contains rugged valleys, deep canyons, sheer mountain sides and mesas all within a short distance of each other...
Golden Valley Wilderness Area
300 S. Richmond Road
The Golden Valley, for which this wilderness is named, is surrounded on either side by two distinct mountain ranges...
Burgess Mine Trail
300 S. Richmond Rd.
This 7.0-mile long trail starts at 9,700 feet on the Inyo Crest...
Grass Valley Wilderness Area
300 S. Richmond Road
Grass Valley Wilderness Area is a series of scattered hills, reddish-brown to yellow in appearance and gently rising to elevations from 200 to 600 feet above the desert valley floor...
Sacatar Trail Wilderness Area
300 S. Richmond Road
The Sacatar Trail Wilderness Area encompasses the rugged, pristine eastern face of the Sierra Nevada Mountains...
Sand Canyon Wilderness Area
300 S. Richmond Road
The perennial stream flowing through Sand Canyon creates a sanctuary from the heat of the desert in one of the longest stretches of riparian woodland in the Eastern Sierra...
Chimney Peak Wilderness Area
300 S. Richmond Road
The Chimney Peak Wilderness boundaries encompass the eastern slope of the southern Sierra Nevada...
Coso Range Wilderness Area
300 S. Richmond Road
The Coso Range Wilderness encompasses the northern section of the Coso Mountain Range, an area of extensive erosion revealing outstanding volcanic displays and numerous valleys and washes...
Short Canyon Wilderness Area
300 S. Richmond Road
Those visiting Short Canyon can experience brilliant wildflowers, good bird watching, and remote trail opportunities...
Indian Wells Canyon Wilderness Area
300 S. Richmond Road
Indian Wells Canyon provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and also to Owens Peak...
Golf Resort at Indian Wells
44-500 Indian Wells Ln
Indian Wells Golf Resort
Indian Wells public golf...
Inyo Mountain Wilderness Area
300 S. Richmond Rd.
People venturing into the Inyo Mountains Wilderness should proceed cautiously and not overextend their supplies or capabilities. Anyone considering using these trails must approach it as a rugged backcountry exploration...
Snowflake Mine Trail
300 S. Richmond Rd.
The 7.0-mile Snowflake Trail is one of the best known and most used trails in the Inyo Mountains...
Darwin Falls Wilderness Area
300 S. Richmond Road
Although this wilderness is named Darwin Falls Wilderness, the falls actually are under the administration of Death Valley National Park...
Argus Range Wilderness Area
300 S. Richmond Road
The Argus Range Wilderness has elevations from 2,800 feet to more than 7,500 feet. There are remains of historic mining activity and a few prehistoric sites which are scattered throughout the area...
The Best of NileGuide
There’s never a reason to be bored in Indian Wells. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
