You could spend your whole life hiking Joshua Tree National Park and still not see it all! While there are miles and miles of backcountry exploration to be done, we recommend you stick to the known trails. We also recommend you download AllTrails and use that to make sure you stay on the trail and don’t get lost. Here are some of our favorite hikes:

• Barker Dam

• Hidden Valley Nature Walk

• Ryan Ranch

• Arch Rock / Heart Rock

• Ryan Mountain

• Mastodon Peak

• Samuelson’s Rocks

• Eagle Cliff Mine

• Live Oak Tank - A generally less crowded area and good place to explore!

• Lost Horse Loop - Or you could do the shorter out and back Lost Horse Mine trail, but you miss the amazing panoramic views you see at the top of this page!

• Hall of Horrors