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National Park · California

Joshua Tree National Park

Twisted trees, granite piles & dark skies

StateCalifornia
Best seasonOct–April
Don’t missBoulders at Hidden Valley
TerrainHigh desert, granite & yucca forest

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

  • Hidden Valley
  • Keys View
  • Cholla Cactus Garden
  • Barker Dam
  • Arch Rock & night skies
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