A sign near the start of the trail declared that "Palm Canyon Trail" was "Made possible by the California Conservation Corps." The canyon covers over 2 acres and contains over 70 species of exotic palm plants. The trail never closes.

The trail was hard packed dirt and although not steep did contains steps, so was neither disabled nor stroller friendly. Part of the trail, as shown here, was so densely overgrown that the sky was almost blotted out.

One section of trail had been closed and was being allowed to slowly grow back. Although discouraged, one could easily cross into this area to examine any rare plant up close.

A secluded bench along the trail was a good place to pause and rest, but was also also a good place for the young to hang out. Witness the scribblings on the bench's surface and the trash below it.

The trail thorough Palm Canyon was dramatic enough to be useful for low-budget films. Here this could be a road through a past time, a future time or even a foreign location.

Here a fallen tree had been labeled with a blue graffiti word. For the most part, the canyon was pristine and well maintained, but the occasional area of graffiti or trash did appear.

There were levels of trail visible across the canyon. Notice the stone borders and the suggestion of steps. The paths ran down both sides and joined further down the canyon.

The sun was out that day and provided a bright back-light for one large palm leaf.

Layered palm leaves created a softly lovely image. This shot was taken in the shade but on a sunny day.

A tree fell sometime in the past and had been cut off to not block the trail. It wildly waving (almost) roots remained.

Near the the other entrance to the canyon was this overly filled garbage can. Again just a minor marring of an otherwise lovely walk.

Looking back down from the end of the trail, two other folk could be seen just starting the walk.

At one end of the trail a large wooden staircase provided access. This was the end just behind the Museums on El Prado Plaza.