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Spanning two deserts, the Joshua Tree National Park encompasses a wealth of natural beauty.
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1. Vertical Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Vertical Adventures Rock Climbing School offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced rock climbing classes, 1/2 day and full day guided climbing tours, private rock climbing tours, and guided climbs year-round at Joshua Tree National Park, CA. We also offer rappelling tours of Joshua Tree's most spectacular rock formations. We specialize in family groups and offer group discounts.
2. Quail Springs Trail
3. Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School
4. Uprising Adventure Guides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Joshua Tree National Park's #1 choice for rock climbing, hiking and backpacking. Our rock climbing courses are customized for individuals, families, youth groups and corporate events. Courses for Scouts and YMCA geared toward earning merit badges. Corporate climbs for team building encourage working together establishing trust, communication and problem solving skills. AMGA accredited and Certified! Rise to the adventure and we promise to meet your wildest expectations with our Joshua Tree rock climbing experience! Call 1-888-CLIMB-ON today to book your next uprising adventure.
5. Lost Palms Oasis Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By 150beckyu
We started the hike around 8:30 a.m. We had a small backpack with water and lunch inside. We took tons of pictures. It is rolling hills and a climb down and out of the canyon - not too strenuous. We ate lunch by all the palm trees in the canyon. I counted the trees, but kinda got mixed up -- there are at least 100 of them though. We had the canyon to ourselves mostly. On our way out we meet at least 20 people going to the oasis -- so if you want an experience with less people, start your hike early. Very worthwhile hike. It was 60 degrees when we started and 70 degrees when we ended. Hike took 4.5 hours with time for lunch and picture taking.
6. Anaconda Mine
7. Geology Tour Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
For four wheel drive vehicles only, this challenging road offers some sweeping panoramic views.
8. Ryan Mountain
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Four mile hiking trail offering great views from the top.
Reviewed By Susie1028 - San Diego, United States
Ryan Mountain is an out and back, 3-mile round trip hike with 1,050 feet of elevation gain. That's fairly steep. The trail is dirt with numerous stone steps. The summit is at 5,457-feet, and offers impressive panoramic views of the jumbled rock formations and Joshua trees that make up the national park. Bring water, and be mindful of the temperatures. There is a parking lot and bathroom at the trailhead. Located in the center of the national park, closer to the west entrance.
9. Joshua Tree Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By lavidal2013 - Westhampton Beach, United States
I’ve always wanted to come here since a certain band put out a certain CD....I always thought it looked hauntingly beautiful and it did not disappoint . We got a map from the park service and toured all the recommended landmarks . It is thrilling to see all of the history in this park and imagine what life was like when people lived there . Bring water and good tall hiking boots and food or snacks . You can spend the entire day just exploring . Make sure you stay and watch the sunset over the desert !!
10. Split Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By amusicalchap - Edmonton, Canada
There is a hike for everyone, no matter your choice of length or difficulty. Our favourite of the day was the Split Rock Loop. It had a little bit of everything that you want to experience at Joshua Tree and we had an opportunity to watch some climbers. Also checked out Hall of Horrors and started our day with an easy walk at Hidden Valley Trail.
