Joshua Tree National Park: Warren Peak via Black Rock
Escape the hot-air desert floor by bagging two breezy peaks with outstanding views on this 5.8-mile out-and-back hike.
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Joshua Tree National Park: Mastodon PeakIn 2.6 miles, you'll explore abandoned mine sites, learn about desert fauna, and scramble up Mastodon Peak for wide-open views of Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree National Park: Lost Horse MineExplore a desert moonscape of otherworldly cacti on this 4.2-mile hike to an abandoned gold prospect. Take plenty of water and sunscreen. Joshua Tree National Park: Fortynine Palms OasisHike past massive boulders, red barrel cacti, and restless tumbleweeds to a shady oasis on this 3-mile out-and-back in Joshua Tree National Park.
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Our Backyard: Joshua Tree National Park, CaliforniaClimb, hike, and camp in Joshua Tree National Park. Readers' Choice: WestYour favorite parks, weekend getaways, peak ascents, campsites, and more in the west. National Parks Hall of Fame: Ranger RatedNo one knows the national parks better than the rangers who patrol them. We polled a bunch of insiders on their favorite national park sights, sounds, and tastes. |
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