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SaveTwo distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself.
source: https://www.nps.gov/
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- Hike
87 trails
- Horse
9 trails
- Trail Running
87 trails
Region Details
87 hike trails
Region Status
Open as of Mar 20, 2025Hike Stats
- State Ranking
- #7,937
- Trails (view details)
- 87
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 87
- Trails Trail Running
- 87
- Total Distance
- 188 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 72 miles
- Total Descent
- 19,560 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,058 ft
- Reports
- 28
- Photos
- 32
- Ridden Counter
- 3,228
Articles
The 11 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
Dec 27, 2024 from outsideonline.com
Experience two of SoCal's stunning desert landscapes—the low Colorado to the east, and the mountainous Mojave to the west—with these gorgeous...
Wanna Hike in California? These Are the 13 Most Stunning Trails.
Jul 18, 2024 from outsideonline.com
A longtime Golden State hiker reveals her dream list of the most beautiful, must-see routes in California
The Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
Sep 22, 2022 from backpacker.com
Full of rock scrambles, cactus clusters, and desert views for days, Joshua Tree National Park is the southwest at its finest.
Popular Joshua Tree National Park Trails
Photos of Joshua Tree National Park
trail: Lost Horse Mine Loop
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trail: Skull Rock Nature Trail
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trail: Lost Horse Mine Loop
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trail: Skull Rock Nature Trail
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trail: Skull Rock Nature Trail
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trail: Skull Rock Nature Trail
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trail: Lost Horse Mine Loop
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Dec 29, 2024Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley Nature Trail | Mar 20, 2025 @ 12:50pm Mar 20, 2025 | Dry | airborne399 | ||
| Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail | Dec 13, 2024 @ 1:49pm Dec 13, 2024 | Dry | mountainmaneuvers | ||
| Arch Rock Nature Trail | Dec 13, 2024 @ 10:34am Dec 13, 2024 | Dry | mountainmaneuvers | ||
| Cottonwood Spring | Nov 30, 2024 @ 11:20am Nov 30, 2024 | Dry | 3WxEIkX2 | ||
| Panorama Loop Trail | Mar 7, 2024 @ 1:56am Mar 7, 2024 | Ideal | 63woods | ||
| Warren Peak Trail | Mar 7, 2024 @ 1:56am Mar 7, 2024 | Unknown | 63woods | ||
| Ryan Mountain Trail | Oct 16, 2023 @ 3:53am Oct 16, 2023 | Very Dry | krisrawl00 | ||
| Stubbe Springs Loop Trail | Apr 8, 2023 @ 2:28am Apr 8, 2023 | Ideal | DavidY1hrFO | ||
| Wall Street Mill Trail | Apr 11, 2023 @ 5:08am Apr 11, 2023 | Ideal | JMD-OC | ||
| Big Trees Trail | May 16, 2022 @ 8:09am May 16, 2022 | Very Dry | knasman |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wagabu | wishlist | trail | activity #69799075 and 3 more | Apr 17, 2025 @ 7:47am Apr 17, 2025 |
| kevinlw | wishlist | trail | activity #69529516 and 3 more | Apr 12, 2025 @ 10:32pm Apr 12, 2025 |
| sman97 | wishlist | trail | activity #69525331 | Apr 12, 2025 @ 7:14pm Apr 12, 2025 |
| kookwizard | wishlist | trail | activity #69475192 and 2 more | Apr 12, 2025 @ 7:41am Apr 12, 2025 |
| sman97 | wishlist | trail | activity #69430740 | Apr 11, 2025 @ 2:21pm Apr 11, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail isn’t the mine it’s lucky boy loop | Jan 2, 2025 @ 3:58pm Jan 2, 2025 | ||
| trail | Easy trail to navigate. It circles a large... | Mar 16, 2023 @ 9:16am Mar 16, 2023 | ||
| trail | I | Oct 14, 2022 @ 12:17pm Oct 14, 2022 | ||
| trail | Ran up and down this trail this morning... | May 17, 2022 @ 12:46pm May 17, 2022 | ||
| trail | Nice easy run. Couple climbs but nothing bad.... | May 16, 2022 @ 11:29am May 16, 2022 |
Nearby Riding Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert View Conservation Area | 9 | 9 | 4 | 7.3 km | |
| Big Morongo Canyon Preserve | 10.1 km | ||||
| Coachella Valley Preserve | 15.4 km | ||||
| Palm Canyon | 2 | 1 | 21.8 km | ||
| Andreas Canyon & Murray Canyon | 23.1 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 131 ft | 1 mile | 131 ft | 2 | 26 | 341 | ||||
| Horse | 9 | 42 miles | 4,662 ft | 21 miles | 2,792 ft | #1,286 | ||||||
| Hike | 87 | 188 miles | 19,560 ft | 72 miles | 3,058 ft | #7,937 | 32 | 28 | 3,099 | |||
| Trail Running | 87 | 188 miles | 19,560 ft | 72 miles | 3,058 ft | #10,993 | 28 | 358 |
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