The other of the park's two pet-permitted trails. Short and steep to an overlook of the Coachella Valley and the San Andreas Fault — a popular sunset spot, so parking fills fast in the last hour before dusk.
Underfoot & overhead short paved climb to a valley overlook
0.25 mi and 60 ft of climbing work out to 5m of moving time — before you stop for anything. No refill is recorded on the route — you carry all of it. Informational only, not medical advice.
Get the summer refuel plan →NAISMITH · CDC · ACSM · how these numbers are worked out
In July, Joshua Tree National Park runs around 106°F at the main visitor elevation, and this route gives you almost nothing to hide under. With no refill recorded on the route, everything you drink starts in your pack.
105°F · Sunny · wind 10 mph
NOAA forecast for Joshua Tree National Park — not for this trailhead specificallySome third-party hiking apps are providing inaccurate trail and safety information to users. Please use the official NPS app for accurate information.
Live NPS alert for Joshua Tree National Park · sourceThe 49 Palms trail along with some campgrounds, facilities, and areas have adjusted availability during the summer. For the full list of changes, please visit our Summer Closures page.
Live NPS alert for Joshua Tree National Park · sourceAbout 5m of moving time for 0.25 mi and 60 ft of climbing — that is Naismith's planning rule, so it counts walking only, with nothing for photos, lunch or the queue at the top.
Planning figures for that much moving time are 0.1–0.1 L, cool day to hot. No refill point is recorded on the route, so you carry all of it. Informational only, not medical advice.
Yes — leashed dogs are allowed on Keys View Nature Trail. Leashes (6 ft max) are required everywhere in Joshua Tree National Park.
We rate it comfortable from age 0. It is not a stroller route. That rating is our own hand-check of length, footing and exposure, not an official NPS grade.
About 5% of the route is shaded, and Joshua Tree National Park peaks around 106°F in its hottest month. The less shade a route has, the more of it you want behind you before midday.