Outdoor Adventure Travel Blog
Discover one of the most captivating spots in Joshua Tree National Park: the Cholla Cactus Garden. This unique garden is teeming with the iconic teddy bear cholla cactus, known for its prickly beauty and ability to thrive in this desert landscape. Surrounded by sweeping views of the desert and distant mountains, the garden offers a truly awe-inspiring experience.
The Split Rock Trail is a captivating 2.5-mile loop that takes you through Joshua Tree’s diverse landscape of towering boulders, winding sand paths, and iconic Joshua Trees. The trail is relatively easy to follow and perfect for hikers of all skill levels! Also, there are opportunities for rock scrambling over large boulders if that’s your thing.
Head to Joshua Tree National Park and embark on the scenic Wall Street Mill Trail. This short yet captivating hike takes you through a rich slice of the past, where you’ll encounter fascinating artifacts such as an old homestead, rusted vehicles from the early 1900s, and the iconic Wall Street Mill itself.
Hiking the Arch Rock Trail in Joshua Tree National Park offers a delightful journey through some of the park’s most distinctive desert landscapes. This moderate 1.7-mile lollipop hike combines two of the park’s iconic rock formations – Arch Rock and Heart Rock – allowing hikers to experience both in a single, easy hike.