Joshua Tree National Park Hiking Trails

Stunning mountain views and dense Joshua Tree groves make the Black Rock Canyon trail of the best hikes you can do in the park. Hiking And Walking Trails And Tips. Located in the parks remote southeast corner the 72-mile round-trip hike is one of Joshua Trees very best. Photo by Liz Thomas.

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Dont be misled by the short distance of 15 miles each way the National Park Service rates this trail as strenuous.

Joshua Tree National Park Hiking Trails. Press alt to open this menu. Joshua Tree National Park has so many fantastic hiking trails and the Lost Horse Mine Trail is 4 miles of amazing views and gorgeous wildflowers. The Joshua Tree Latin name Yucca Brevifolia is found more on the Mojave Desert side rather than on the Colorado Desert side.

Walk from White Tank Campground to a natural arch through a maze of other rock formations with abundant spots to scramble around and crannies to explore. If you enjoy learning about local lore then this hike will charm you with its colorful history. When hiking in Joshua Tree National Park you have the option to explore two deserts the Mojave Desert and Colorado Desert as well as the pink and grey stone landscapes in between.

Joshua Tree National Park Hidden Valley Nature Trail Public Domain Flickr A short flat one-mile loop walk perfect for a relaxed first-time hike in Joshua Tree. The Joshua Tree hike is an out and back located near Twentynine Palms and is accessible year-round. Prior to the parks designation as a national monument in 1936 there were around 300 mines in this area starting in the 1800s though few of them were profitable.

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