Hiking Trails
Day Hikes and Longer TrailsBoy Scout Trail
8 miles one way - hiking time: 4-5 hoursStarting point > Indian Cove backcountry board or Keys West backcountry board 0.5 mile east of Quail Springs Picnic area
Description: Scenic trail through western most edge of Wonderland of Rocks. See backcountry board for information on overnight use.
Difficulty = Moderate.
49 Palms Oasis
3 miles - hiking time: 2-3 hoursStarting point > Parking area at end of Canyon Road, 4 miles west of Twentynine Palms off Hwy 62.
Description: Several stands of fan palms, evidence of past fires, and pools of water are found at the oasis. The plants in this area are especially fragile, so walk lightly.
Difficulty = Moderately strenuous.
Lost Horse Mine/Mountain
4 miles - hiking time: 3-4 hoursStarting point > Parking area 1.2 miles east of Keys View Road.
Description: Site of ten-stamp mill and foundations. Summit elevation: 5,278 feet.
Difficulty = Moderately strenuous.
Lost Palms Oasis
7.5 miles - hiking time: 4-6 hoursStarting point > Cottonwood Spring or Cottonwood Campground.
Description: A canyon with numerous palm stands. A side trip to Victory Palms and Munsen Canyon involves boulder scrambling.
Difficulty = Moderate to oasis overlook then strenuous.
Mastodon Peak
3 miles - hiking time: 2-3 hoursStarting point > Cottonwood Spring or Cottonwood Campground.
Description: Excellent views of the Eagle Mountains and Salton Sea. Summit elevation - 3,371 feet.
Difficulty = Moderate.
Ryan Mountain
3 miles - hiking time: 2-3 hoursStarting point > Ryan Mountain parking area or Sheep Pass Campground.
Description: Excellent views of Lost Horse, Queen and Pleasent Valleys. Summit elevation - 5,461 feet.
Difficulty = Moderately strenuous.
Black Rock Canyon Hiking Trails
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Short Loop
Eureka Peak
Panorama Loop
Warren Peak and Warren View
Nature Trails
Backcountry Roads
Ryan Mountain
