Quick trip to Palm Springs? That doesn’t mean there’s no time for a run. With this swift loop around the Palm Springs International Airport, you can explore the golf clubs and mountain vistas of downtown Palm Springs in one easy in and out loop. Start out on Farrell Drive, just to the west of the airport. Heading north, you’ll start out with a nice two mile climb that culminates where Farrell meets Vista Chino. The road loops around the airport until reaching the Gene Autry Bike Path, which skirts the east side of the airport south to Ramon Road. Finish off strong on the last mile and a half from Ramon up to the starting point — just in time for your flight! There is a good sidewalk or bike path along this entire loop.
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- 6.5 mile loop
- 104 feet. Grade never more than 2%
- Palm Springs Airport
- The 14 Bus Route and 32 Bus Route run by the Airport
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