"Joshua Tree Nat'l Park" Joshua Tree National Park by arasnosliw

Joshua Tree National Park Travel Guide: 351 reviews and 831 photos

a "Joshua Tree" - Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree NP is located near Twentynine Palms, California, approximately 140 miles east of Los Angeles. Take Interstate 10 and Hwy 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway) to reach the park from LA.

This is one of my favorite National Parks. Although it first appears a dry, boring desert, the surroundings are magnificent. Sure, there's no spectacular natural wonders like the Grand Canyon. Joshua Tree is just this magical place in the middle of the desert. Coyotes, snakes, and other wildlife prowl througout the desert. Huge boulders are scattered throughout the scenery. So many species of desert plants grow here, with the most famous being the Joshua Tree. Also, there's amazing rock climbing, camping, and hiking.

JT is just this magical, mysterious place to me.

Skull Rock

This massive boulder is aptly named Skull Rock --- just look at its shape.

on top Ryan Mt.

I hiked up Ryan Mountain, the tallest point in the park. The summit is at 5461 ft (1638 m). Not that tall, but seeing as all the surroundings are flat, from this peak you can see everything for miles around. The visibility is incredible

Last visit to Joshua Tree National Park: Dec 2000
Intro Written Mar 9, 2004
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a corn flake meal on top of Ryan Mt. - Joshua Tree National Park

hike to the park's highest point Things to Do (2)

The 3 mile (4.8 km) hike up Ryan Mountain's desert landscape is a grueling ascent. The dry desert heat pounds down upon... more travel advice

look at its size compared to me - Joshua Tree National Park

Skull Rock Things to Do (2)

Just along Park Boulevard, Skull Rock is easily accessible to the general public. It is one of the park's most popular... more travel advice

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Andraf Feb 15, 2005 at 8:35 AM

Great start.
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chancay Jun 3, 2004 at 7:35 AM

OMG, is this high ;-) hope you haven´t had sorroche (altitude sickness)....;-P....the views must be marvelous!!