15 Places to Explore in Joshua Tree National Park
15 Things to do in Joshua Tree National Park
In this weeks list, we head to Joshua Tree National Park, where I share some of my favorite places to explore in the park. Located only 2 and a half hours from Los Angeles, Joshua Tree is an amazing park with so many adventures to be had and this video is just scratching the surface.
Here are the spots visited:
1. Arch Rock
2. Cholla Cactus Garden
3. Ryan Mountain
4. Barker Dam
5. Wall Street Mill
6. Keys Desert Queen Ranch
7. Rocks - Skull Rock, Heart Rock, Split Rock, Cap Rock, Penguin Rock
8. Hidden Valley
9. Lost Horse Mine
10. Keys View
11. Geology Tour Road
12. Mastodon Peak
13. Desert Queen Mine
14. Samuelson Rocks
15. Eagle Cliff Mine
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Rock formations, desert mounts, abanded gold mines, world-class rock climbing, cactus, desert Bighorn Sheep and trees that come right out of a Dr. Seuss book, Joshua Tree may be the most unique of all the National Parks. Located just east of Los Angeles (2hrs) and within eyeshot of Palms Springs and the Coachella Valley, it's no wonder that these boulders are a playground for some 3 million active people a year.
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1. Arch Rock
Arch Rock Joshua Tree desert loop trail is a short .3.7 mile loop takes you to one of the most famous rock formations in Joshua Tree National Park. The fun and easy hike and scrambling can be done by your whole family and can easily be done in 20mins or much longer depending on how long you're exploring the boulders.
2. Barker Dam Trail -
Hikers of all abilities will love this 1.1-mile loop Barker Dam Hike through the Wonderland of Rocks in Joshua Tree NP. If you’re lucky enough to be traveling in the winter or spring you’ll be treated to a rare sight in the desert, water. This Barker Dam was constructed in the 1900s and provides the only opportunity to photograph reflecting rock formations in its still waters. I suggest you arrive early and after a decent rain to ensure the best photograph results. However, if you’re here in the winter it can get quite cold and you may want to hike this trail in the middle of the day.
3. Ryan Mt Trail
If you're up for a little more of a challenge this 3 mile out and back hike gains over 1,000ft of elevation and gives you a birds-eye view of most of Joshua Tree National Park.
4. Keys View
Keys View is a fantastic vista that rests on the top of the Little San Bernardino Mountains and provides panoramic views of Palms Springs and the Coachella Valley. Its easy access by car makes puts this high on the list of things to do in Joshua Tree. From Keys View, you’ll be able to see the San Andreas Fault. You can also catch a view of Southern California’s two highest mountains, Mount San Jacinto and Mount Gorgonio. On a clear day, you can see California’s largest lake, the Salton Sea.
5. Rock Climbing -
Rock climbing in Joshua Tree National Park is world class and offers traditional crack climbing and bouldering. This high desert monzogranite climbing mecca is famous for its traditional-style crack, slab, and steep face climbing.
The Joshua Tree's has almost 800,000 acres of crack climbing. Thousands of options for sport climbers, slab climbers and a good number of multi-pitch classic routes. There are more than 10,000 climbing routes, 2,000 boulder problems and hundreds of rock formations to scramble on.
6. Cholla Cactus Garden - Joshua Tree
7. Wall Street Mill Trail
This easy 3-mile out-and-back to the Wall Street Mill
8. Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley is one of my favorite parts of Joshua Tree. The 1-mile stroll amongst the boulders and Joshua Trees is fun for the whole family. If you're up for a little more adventure I suggest going climbing.
9. The Chasm Of Doom -
The Chasm Of Doom a scramble, squeeze, craw and climb inside a granite maze amongst giant boulders. This secret set of tunnels and passageways is not for the faint of heart or the claustrophobic and It requires you to be comfortable climbing, scrambling and bouldering in the dark please exercise extreme caution.
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10. Stargazing
My favorite places to see stars are Ryan Mt, Arch Rock, and Keys View
11. Keys Desert Queen Ranch
You need to book a tour to see this ranch. Be sure to book in advance at the Visitor Center.
12. Lost Horse Mine
13. Geology Road
14. Skull Rock and Jumbo Rocks
If you're short on time Skull Rock can be seen from the road but that doesn't really do it justice. This 1.7-mile stroll in the park is part of Jumbo Rocks and the highlight of the rock formations is Skull Rock. Sure it's just rock formation that looks like a Skull...
15. 49 Palms Oasis Trail
16. Hall Of Horrors
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17. Split Rock
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This episode concludes Amazing California, Season 1, through our journey to Giant rock and Joshua Tree National Park. Both places are amazing sights and must be visited at some point in life. I made this journey with Max and Nathalie, from LR110Travels, and they were a blast to travel with. It was meeting them that inspired me to take overland more seriously and showed me how doable it really is to take long trips for extended periods of time... and don't simply have the coolest Defender 110 you've ever seen..?!! Anyway, thanks so much for watching and stayed tuned for the next trip!!
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On Memorial Day weekend, Joseph and I took a road day trip up to Joshua Tree. From home in San Diego, it took us about 2.5 hours to get there. We arrived around 8am and checked out many different places! In the video you will see:
- Hidden Valley Trail
- Barker Dam
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- Skull Rock
- Chollas Cactus Garden
It was a really awesome day trip and we can't wait to explore more national parks since we now have the America the Beautiful Park Pass!
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팜스프링스에서 2시간 정도에 있는 로우사막, 콜로라도 사막과 모하비 사막 사이에 위치 해 있다. 로우사막에 위치해 있는 조슈아 트리 국립 공원. 사막 여행은 위험하기 때문에 방문자 센터의 안내를 꼭 받아야한다. 공원 입구에 들어서자마자 서부의 황량한 들판과 하늘을 향해 기도하는 죠수아 나무를 볼 수 있다. 이 나무는 잎이 모두 뾰족한 침으로 이루어져 있어 마치 선인장이 나무에 매달려 있는 것처럼 보인다. 성경에 나오는 여호수아의 이름을 딴 죠수아 나무는 여행자들이 사막에서 길을 잃고 헤맬 때 물을 찾게 해주고 방향을 알려주었다는 재밌는 전설을 갖고 있다. 이 나무는 무려 천년을 산다고 한다. 등반할 수 있는 바위산들이 많기로 유명한 이곳에는 어마어마한 크기의 돌들도 볼거리 중 하나다. 공원에서 본 새파란 하늘, 그리고 무엇보다 고요 속에서 느낄 수 있는 평화와 여유로움에 난 잠시나마 행복할 수 있었다. 현재 기온 섭씨 40도가 넘는 이 사막에도 나무들은 살고 있었고 큰 바위 얼굴을 한 바위산들이 묵묵히 이곳을 지키고 있었다. 특히 점보락은 둥글고 높지 않은 바위가 많아서 어린 아이들도 오르락내리락하면서 암벽을 탈 수 있다. 이곳 바위들은 사람의 주먹을 닮은 주먹 바위등 다양한 모양을 하고 있다. 이 바위는 가까이 가보면 심하게 일그러진 얼굴 표정이 마치 해골처럼 보인다고 해골바위라고 이름이 지어졌다.
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Low Desert, Colorado is located between the desert and the Mojave Desert in Palm Springs at 2 hours. Joshua Tree National Park is located in the low desert. Desert trips are sure to be a guide and a visitor center because the risks. As soon entered the park entrance you can see the jyosuah wood to pray towards the desolate fields and sky in the West. This tree is made up of all it seems like a sharp needle-leaf cactus hanging on a tree. Jyosuah tree bearing the name of Joshua in the Bible is haejugo find hemael travelers lost in the desert when water has a funny legend gave us with directions. This tree should live for nearly a thousand years. This can be a famous rock climbing mountains this often has one of the stones of the colossal size of Interest. The park saeparan sky, what more can feel the peace and relaxation in a calm and I could be happy, albeit briefly. Even the desert than the current temperature 40 degrees Celsius trees were guarding the rocky mountains where silence was the Great Stone Face was living. In particular point borak can ride round the rock is not high, while many young kids up and down the rocks. It rocks are rocks and a fist various shapes resembling a man's fist. If you go near this rock was called severely distorted facial expressions like rock Skull it looks like a skull.
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Ryan Mountain Trail - Top things to do Joshua Tree National Park - Best of Joshua Tree NP
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If you're up for a little more of a challenge this 3 mile out and back hike gains over 1,000ft of elevation and gives you a birds-eye view of most of Joshua Tree National Park.
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Barker Dam Trail - Best Things To Do Joshua Tree NP - Hikes Jtree
Hikers of all abilities will love this 1.1-mile loop Barker Dam Hike through the Wonderland of Rocks in Joshua Tree NP. If you're lucky enough to be traveling in the winter or spring you'll be treated to a rare sight in the desert, water.
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LA Times travel writer Christopher Reynolds wedges 18 weird and wonderful desert spots into about 3 minutes. Included: Joshua Tree National Park, the Integratron, and a bunch of recommended hotels and restaurants.
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Joshua Tree in Spring is the time to go! The oasis was beautiful, the palm trees surrounded us providing a nice shady breeze to relax in before we continued our hike.
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Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, California With Gabriel Traveler
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Joshua Tree National Park is an American national park in southeastern California, east of Los Angeles, near San Bernardino and Palm Springs. The park is named for the Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) native to the Mojave Desert.
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What to do in CALIFORNIA | Joshua Tree! In this California travel guide these are my top things to do in California while on a road trip to Joshua Tree National Park
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Joshua Tree is kind of a Southern California local's secret, except...not anymooore! This is where locals go for a fun weekend or day in the desert. It's small, accessible (only 2 hours from LA!), GORGEOUS, and really fun. Here's the perfect itinerary if you have one day to explore Joshua Tree National Park! - Nathalie
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JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK TIPS | What to Do, Where to Stay, Hiking, Dining
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Located close to Palm Springs California, Joshua Tree National Park is comprised of the Mojave Desert and Colorado Desert. There are three entrances to the National Park, from the West, North and South. The southern entrance to the park will lead you in through the Colorado desert, where, quite interestingly, you won’t actually find any Joshua Trees.
The activities in Joshua Tree range from camping to very accessible hiking, strenuous hikes, backpacking trips and of course legendary climbing— and let us not forget star gazing. After all, Joshua Tree is dark sky park which means, the little-to-no light pollution allows the stars to put on a magnificent show.
WHERE TO STAY
Of the 16 campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park, only half of them can be reserved ahead of time. During the low-season, all campgrounds are first-come, first serve. The campground that will work best for you will best be determined by what amenities you are looking for and what area of the park you are most wanting to explore. If you select a campground that is on another side of the park than your areas of most interest, you will end up spending a lot of time in the car traveling from one part of the park to the next. I personally have only stayed at Black Rock Campground but in the future, my eyes are definitely on White Tank Campground, Jumbo Rocks Campground and Ryan Mountain Campground.
During peak season, it is not unusual for the campgrounds to be filled up even mid-week. A great back-up plan to camp is utilizing the BLM dispersed camping that is available outside of the Park’s south entrance. Just remember that this camping is completely primitive.
Another lodging option, that I actually took advantage of during my most recent visit, was the really wonderful AirBNB community in Joshua Tree.
DINING
While Joshua Tree National Park has many picnic areas, there are absolutely no grocery stores or restaurants in the vast National Park. You will need to pack in with you what are you wanting or needing to consume during your trip.
WHERE TO HIKE
There are many miles of hiking available in Joshua Tree National Park. However, some key things to keep in mind are that pets are not permitted on any of the hiking trails. Also, the ten essentials are absolutely necessary for any length of hike in the park. You should absolutely plan to bring more water than you think you need. Even where it is not particularly hot, the desert is very dry and dehydration can sneak up on you.
Hiking with kids or non-hikers. Some places I would recommend visiting in this case would be Skull Rock, Barker Dam and Keys View. If you are looking for a more challenging hike with a still very well defined trail, I would recommend either the Panorama Loop or Ryan Mountain (for an added layer of excitement this can be done to view sunrise or sunset).
There are also trails in Joshua Tree that explore old mines, there’s Lost Palms Oasis as well as Warren Peak. Personally, I would suggest that if you are not particularly well versed in desert orienteering, I would highly suggest that you bring a GPS device. In any case, you should leave a detailed plan of your itinerary with someone that you trust. Getting lost in this desert is not forgiving but easily done.
If you are looking for a backpacking experience, the 8 mile one-way Boy Scout Trail and 35 mile one-way California Riding and Hiking Trail are great options depending on how long you are looking to spend out in the backcountry.
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California 101: Joshua Tree National Park
With a stunningly stark, almost witchy beauty, it’s easy to fall under Joshua Tree National Park’s spell. We show you how to explore Indian Cove Nature Trail; climb at Echo Cove; hike among giant boulders on Arch Rock Trail; walk among cacti in Cholla Cactus Garden; relax at the Pioneertown Motel; kick back to live music at Pappy & Harriet’s; and watch the sunset at Keys View. For more things to do in Joshua Tree National Park, check out
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Or feel like reading something fun, adventurous and inspiring? Following My Thumb by Gabriel Morris features 26 adventure travel stories from around the world. Available on Amazon.com here:
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Video created by Gabriel Morris, who is the owner of all video or photo content. Filmed using an Olympus SP-810UZ and/or a GoProHero Plus LCD.
Music during the video:
Intro song: Smart Riot by Huma-Huma
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Desert City by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Acoustic by Delmo
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Gabriel Morris is a world traveler and travel writer who has been adventuring around the world off and on since his first trip to Europe in the summer of 1990. He is author of Following My Thumb, a collection of 26 exciting and hilarious autobiographical travel stories from his worldly wanderings during the 1990s; and of several other books. Visit for lots more info about his travel writing, photography, videos, budget travel tips and much more.
Thanks a lot for watching, and safe journeys!
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