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Joshua Tree National Park
Hiking TrailsDay Hikes and Longer TrailsBoy Scout Trail8 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 Oasis3 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/Mountain4 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 Oasis7.5 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 Peak3 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 Mountain3 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
Eureka Peak Panorama Loop Warren Peak and Warren View |
Nature TrailsBackcountry Roads![]() Ryan Mountain |
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