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Hiking Trails - Joshua Tree National Park

Trail Distance Description
 
Boy Scout 16 miles
25.8 km
Scenic trail through the edge of the Wonderland of Rocks Moderate
 
49 Palms Oasis 3 miles
4.8 km
Several stands of fan palms and pools of water are found at the oasis Moderately strenuous
 
Lost Horse Mine/Mtn. 4 miles
6.4 km
Site of ten-stamp mill. Summit = 5,278 feet (1,609m) Moderately strenuous
 
Lost Palms Oasis 8 miles
11.2 km
Canyon with numerous palm stands Moderate
A side trip to Victory Palms and Munsen Canyon involves scrambling.
 
Mastodon Peak 3 miles
4.8 km
Excellent views of the Eagle Mountains and Salton Sea. Summit = 3,371 feet (1,027m) Strenuous
 
Ryan Mountain 3 miles
4.8 km
Excellent views of Lost Horse, Queen, and Pleasant valleys Summit = 5,461 feet (1,664m). Strenuous
 
Thirty-five miles of the California Riding and Hiking Trail pass through the park. Two to three days are required to hike the entire length of the trail but shorter hikes of 4, 6.7, or 11 miles (6.4, 10.7, or 17.6 km) are possible. Additional information on hikes is available at park visitor centers.

Information provided by: National Park Service