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