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Trails
Trails in Joshua Tree National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
Challenging
Ryan Mountain Trail
Short, steep climb to a signature 360-degree summit panorama
Moderate
Boy Scout Trail
Classic desert traverse from Joshua trees to boulders, net downhill.
Easy
Hidden Valley Nature Trail
Iconic one-mile loop through a granite amphitheater with interpretive signs.
Easy
Split Rock Loop Trail
Short loop through surreal boulders and classic desert scenery
Moderate
Willow Hole Trail
Granite mazes to a shady oasis, with sandy washes that sap energy.
Moderate
California Riding and Hiking Trail
A quiet 38-mile desert traverse for self-sufficient backpackers.
Easy
Barker Dam Nature Trail
Short loop mixing boulders, petroglyphs, and a rare desert pond.
Easy
Arch Rock Nature Trail
Short, sandy stroll to a photogenic granite arch and boulders.
Challenging
Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail
Short, sweaty ridge hike to a real desert palm oasis.
Moderate
North View Trail
Quieter desert ramble with big views and tricky route finding
Moderate
Warren Peak Trail
Quieter Joshua Tree summit with big views and a sandy start.
Moderate
Lost Horse Mine Loop Trail
History-rich loop to Joshua Tree’s best-preserved gold mine
Moderate
Panorama Loop
Quieter ridge-and-wash loop with big views and classic Joshua trees
Moderate
Lost Palms Oasis Trail
Long, sun-exposed desert hike to the park’s largest fan-palm grove
Moderate
Mastodon Peak Loop Trail
Short desert loop with a fun summit scramble and mine ruins.
Easy
Pine City Trail
Quieter desert walk to boulder gardens and big Queen Valley views.
Moderate
Eagle Cliff Mine Trail
Hidden miner’s cabin and mine via quiet, rugged desert singletrack
Easy
Covington Crest Trail
Easy walk to a lonely rim with giant Joshua trees and big views
Moderate
Maze Loop Trail
Quiet loop of sandy washes, rock mazes, and big desert views
Moderate
Eureka Peak Trail
Quiet summit hike to sweeping Mojave panoramas and real solitude
Moderate
Hi-View Nature Trail
Short loop to big views, Joshua trees, and a quieter Black Rock.
Easy
Jumbo Rocks Nature Trail
Short loop through jumbo boulders and Skull Rock photo ops
Easy
Skull Rock Nature Trail
Short, bouldery loop to the park’s most photogenic rock
Easy
Wall Street Mill Trail
Easy desert walk to Joshua Tree’s best‑preserved gold mill
Moderate
West Side Loop Trail
Quieter Joshua tree groves with big San Gorgonio views
Easy
Cap Rock Trail
Iconic boulders and Joshua trees on a flat 0.4 mile loop
Challenging
Stubbe Spring Loop Trail
Big-mile desert lollipop to a rare spring and sweeping valley views
Challenging
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Granite boulder scramble with seasonal pools and pink feldspar
Easy
Desert Queen Mine Trail
Historic mine walk with big views and an adventurous add-on option
Easy
Hall of Horrors Loop
Short loop with fun slot squeezes and classic Joshua trees
Easy
Minerva Hoyt Trail
Easy desert stroll through Joshua trees to Hidden Valley.
Moderate
Samuelson Rocks Loop
Off-trail treasure hunt for 1920s rock inscriptions and solitude.
Moderate
Burnt Hill Trail
Quiet Black Rock hills with Joshua trees, sandy washes, and views
Easy
Discovery Trail
Kid-built loop through jumbo boulders, slot canyon, and desert plants
Easy
Black Rock Canyon Trail
Sandy canyon stroll through one of the densest Joshua tree forests
Easy
Indian Cove Nature Trail
Short, quiet loop through boulders and desert plants with signage
Easy
Ryan Ranch Trail
Quick, sandy stroll to photogenic adobe ruins and desert history
Moderate
Contact Mine Trail
Quiet, rocky climb to a historic mine and big desert views.
Moderate
Canyon View Trail
Quieter Black Rock loop with sandy washes and big Eureka Peak views
Easy
Cottonwood Spring Nature Trail
Blink-and-you’re-there stroll to a lush palm oasis with historyModerate
Burro Loop Trail
Quiet desert loop with sandy washes, rolling hills, and big views
Easy
Oasis of Mara Trail
A half-mile, paved stroll through a historic desert palm oasis
Easy
Big Pine Trail
Quiet Joshua tree stroll with easy grades and build-your-own loops.
Easy
