The canyons are sacred to the Cahuilla and historically important to scientists and nature lovers. Your guide will tell you the history and how their people lived before the Spanish arrived.
 
Andreas Canyon a 1 mile easy loop
The contrasting greens of the magnificent fan palms and more than 150 species of plants within a half-mile radius beckon the desert-weary traveler to this lush oasis.A scenic foot trail leads through the canyon passing groves of stately skirted palms, unusual rock formations and the perennial Andreas Creek. One can still see bedrock mortars and metates used centuries ago for preparing food.