Scenic drives at Joshua Tree National Park — 9 hand-verified trails with the data below, and a guided option if you'd rather not plan it yourself.
| Trail | Length | Gain | Dog | Kids | Shade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley Loop | 1 mi | 100 ft | No | 4+ | 10% |
| Barker Dam Loop | 1.1 mi | 50 ft | No | 4+ | 10% |
| Skull Rock Loop | 1.7 mi | 160 ft | No | 5+ | 10% |
| Split Rock Loop | 2.5 mi | 150 ft | No | 6+ | 10% |
| Ryan Mountain | 3 mi | 1050 ft | No | 8+ | 5% |
| Fortynine Palms Oasis | 3 mi | 300 ft | No | 8+ | 5% |
| Lost Palms Oasis | 7.5 mi | 500 ft | No | 10+ | 5% |
| Oasis of Mara | 0.5 mi | 10 ft | Yes | 0+ | 20% |
| Keys View Nature Trail | 0.25 mi | 60 ft | Yes | 0+ | 5% |
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