Five people were hoisted to safety from the Ladder Canyon Trail southeast of Coachella on Wednesday, with one of them taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The Riverside County Fire Department was ...

With more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain in less than 3 miles, the trail offers raw desert adventure for those who dare to take on the challenge. The reward: sweeping 360-degree scenic views from ...

A green, white and gold rescue helicopter whipped up a cloud of dust east of Palm Springs on Wednesday, lowering itself toward a popular canyon hike near Coachella. Minutes later, the Riverside County ...

A team of first responders plucked two exhausted hikers from the desert floor in California’s Painted Canyon southeast of Palm Springs in a dramatic helicopter hoist that was shared on Instagram. The ...

A family of five was rescued from a hiking trail after one person sustained a medical emergency Wednesday afternoon. The rescue was reported at around 12:45 p.m. at Ladder Canyon trail, which is ...

MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) — Four people, including two adults and two children, were rescued Tuesday from an area of Ladder Canyon in Mecca, according to CAL FIRE Riverside County. Firefighters responded ...