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Joshua Tree National Park

6554 Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree, California

Description

Joshua Tree National Park is located east of Palm Springs in south-western California. It includes part of the higher Mojave Desert and the lower Colorado Desert and covers an area of over 3,200km2. It is named after the Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) native to the Mojave Desert. There are several trails inside such as the Hidden Valley, Cholla Cactus Garden or Lost Palms Oasis. Highlights include the Skull Rock, Keys View, Indian Cove, Black Rock Canyon, and Cottonwood Spring.

Access & Transport

The main access roads are along CA-62, going through the towns of Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms. The latter is 225km / 2h30 drive east of Los Angeles

Instructions & Recommendations

Best to head there early in the day, especially in the summer, and bring plenty of water (and a cooler) with you as well as sun protective equipment.

Meta review

This is a traditional entry in travel guides and online reviewers also rate it as a great place to explore. Visitors enjoy the various short hikes, countless photo opportunities and geological features, numerous vantage points and the fact that it is seldom crowded - with the exception of April, the blooming season. Tip: perfect stargazing conditions due to the absence of light pollution.

Environmental & Social

Infrastructure has been kept to a minimum so a green activity (besides the transport to get there) + some economic activity linked to tourism for the surrounding towns / communities.

Conclusion

Joshua Tree NP is a great option for outdoor enthusiasts who don't mind desertic environment. Nothing truly exceptional about it but worth exploring for those with an extra day and already in south-eastern California

Key positive

Some photogenic natural features

Several hike options

Key negative

Can get very hot

Time consuming to get to

Suitability

Visitors with reduced mobility can enjoy the views from the road(s) but the trails are not suitable.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in July 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:3h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
$15 for one person on foot or bike, $25 for motorcycle and $30 per vehicle. Pass valid for 7 days

Max number of travellers:

Min. Child age:3

Max. child age:11

Traveller #
Adult
Child
1
US$30
US$30
2+
US$0
US$0

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