Joshua Tree National Park - Wonderland of Rocks
This shaky point and shoot video is from a day hike in JTNP. The Wonderland is a very vast area of sub terrain cooled magma that formed millions of years ago. Weather and water erosion has left massive exposed monzogranite formations like geological skeletons of time that are now immortalized in desert form. The area has no trails except on the outer edges and requires a compass, technical ability, balance, and a very strong will to penetrate up into the jigsaw maze of boulders. Cant afford to get hurt here. The surronding area was more lush and inhabited 400 years ago by the Pinto, the Serrano, the Chemehuevi, and the Cahuilla indians. We climbed over 1500 feet, had a sweet campsite, saw a UFO, and found a very special treat during our second day return hike that fortunately remains undisturbed, unreachable and undiscovered by most. Leave no trace!
Astro Dome, Wonderland of Rocks, Joshua Tree National Park
360 View from the top of astrodome at the highline start point.
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Joshua Tree - Top Things To Do Joshua Tree NP - Best of Joshua Tree National Park
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
Video of the Hall of Horrors
17. Split Rock
Joshua Tree Wonderland of Rocks
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ARCH ROCK, JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK. CA.
ARCH ROCK, JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK. CA.
Large natural rock formation, some 30 ft. across, along the 0.5-mi. Arch Rock desert loop trail.
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The Boulder Cave with Iron Door in Joshua Tree National Park Calif.
Located in a secluded area of the Joshua Tree National Park. This is a cave in boulders onto which an Iron door was cemented. There is a vent flue to allow a fire inside. The cave is large enough to stand up in and has perhaps 100 square feet of floor space. The door can only be locked from the outside, however the latching mechanism is missing. This vault was created in the 1920's and is not recorded in any NPS literature not can it be found on their maps.
Rattlesnake Canyon to Queen & Ryan Mountain on Boy Scout Trail in Joshua Tree - Adventure Brothers
Brothers hike through the Wonderland of Rocks on Boy Scout Trail from Willow Hole to the peak of Queen Mountain in Joshua Tree National Park. Emboldened by their successful trip, Hank returns to the Park, with five friends, to attempt a one-way traverse across the desert through Rattlesnake Canyon and up Ryan Mountain.
WARNING: Hiking in the Wonderland of Rocks is more difficult than it looks, and people often need to be rescued when they don't bring sufficient water and navigation tools (topo map and GPS/compass). Be prepared and be careful.
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Jumbo Rocks ~Joshua Tree National Park, CA ~ A Campground Fav!
Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree National Park is a rock climber, photographer, hiker, star gazer and nature lover's heaven! We loved camping in this gorgeous and unique setting. The campground is quiet, peaceful and a fabulous spot to base from as you explore this amazing place.
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2018 Joshua Tree: The Crawl and Wonderland Traverse
An epic weekend adventure at Joshua Tree National Park!
Saturday, November 3, 2018
An amazing subterranean adventure through The Crawl. A mere 1/2 mile hike from Indian Cove campground, it is 500 feet of crawling through natural tunnels beneath the massive boulders of the Joshua Tree National Park.
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Starting from the Boy Scout Trail over to Willow Hole the challenge begins there. An extreme off-trail hike in Joshua Tree National Park. It then took 7 1/2 hours to hike 2 miles from Willow Hole, through the Wonderland of Rocks traversing down to Rattlesnake Canyon and ending at Indian Cove. It is one big problem-solving expedition to find a do-able route around, over, or under massive boulders!
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Samuelson's Rocks, Joshua Tree National Park, Calif.wmv
On 1-23-2011 we hiked out to Samuelson's Rocks in the Joshua Tree National Park. There are nine rocks on the hill at the location with writings carved by John Samuelson in the late 1920's.
In 1927 Samuelson homesteaded a piece of property in the middle of the Lost Horse Valley to the south of Quail Springs. On the top of a small hill, he built a wood and canvas shack where he lived with his wife Margaret. When not working his gold claim, he carved political sayings on the rocks near his house. He was also employed by Bill Keys for a while working at Key's Hidden Gold Mine. In 1929 he was arrested for the murder of two men, judged insane and committed to the California state mental hospital in Mendocino. In 1930 he escaped and moved to Washington state.
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