Discover the Historic Charm of Washington's Monument

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From Palm Desert, you can take the SunLine Bus Route 20 towards Palm Springs. Board the bus at any local bus stop along the route. After about 30 minutes, disembark at the Palm Springs Transit Center. From there, transfer to Bus Route 14 towards San Bernardino. Stay on this bus for approximately 40 minutes until you reach the Forest Falls stop. Once you get off, follow the signs to the San Bernardino Peak Divide Trail, which leads to Washington’s Monument, approximately a 1-mile walk from the bus stop.

• Biking

  If you prefer biking, you can rent a bicycle at one of the bike rental shops in Palm Desert. Start your journey by heading west on El Paseo until you reach Highway 111. Follow the bike lanes along Highway 111 north towards Forest Falls. This route will take approximately 2 hours depending on your pace. Once you reach the outskirts of Forest Falls, park your bike at a designated area and walk approximately 1 mile to reach Washington’s Monument.

• Walking

  Walking directly to Washington's Monument is not feasible due to the distance from Palm Desert to Forest Falls. However, you can combine walking with public transport. Take the SunLine Bus Route 20 to the Palm Springs Transit Center as previously mentioned. Then, take Bus Route 14 to the Forest Falls stop. From there, it's a scenic 1-mile walk to the monument along the San Bernardino Peak Divide Trail.