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Palms to Pines Scenic Byway

This 67-mile route will take you from Palm Desert past snow-peaked mountains to Banning Pass. Palms to Pines Scenic Byway offers a full variety of ecosystems in the Lower Sonoran region. From clusters of desert palms to high country conifer forests and snow-capped mountains, experience a contrast of ecosystems within a short distance. Admire fantastic views of the urbanized valley floor below, craggy mountains, and the San Gorgonio Wilderness area to the north on the Banning Pass section of the…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

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Is Palms to Pines Scenic Byway reservable?

Palms to Pines Scenic Byway is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

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