Joshua Tree National Park
Twisted trees, granite piles & dark skies
Joshua Tree is where two deserts meet — surreal namesake trees, giant rounded boulders made for scrambling and climbing, and brilliant night skies a couple hours from L.A. Cool months are best; summer bakes.
What to see
The top things to see in Joshua Tree are Hidden Valley, Keys View, Cholla Cactus Garden, Barker Dam. Start with boulders at hidden valley if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.
- Hidden Valley
- Keys View
- Cholla Cactus Garden
- Barker Dam
- Arch Rock & night skies
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