![]() Stay on trail to avoid getting lost among the boulders. North end: Indian Cove backcountry board. Explore the ridge and washes west of Black Rock Campground. Distance includes safe trip to Face Rock. The trail also goes to an old mining site. The highlight of this fairly flat trail is a dense stand of junipers and pinyon. Pine City trailhead at end of Desert Queen Mine Road The trail then loops around past an old gold mine. An optional rock scramble takes you to the top of a craggy granite peak. For a longer option, see Lost Horse Loop, under Challenging Hikes. Stay outside the fenced area to protect the millsite and mine. Explore around one of the most successful gold mines in the park. Lost Horse Mine trailhead off Keys View Road There are some steep sections, as well as a several benches to take a break and enjoy the view. Trail leads to a ridge on the western side of the park with panoramic views of the area. Hike up a steep ridge to discover the world of Joshua tree forests. Take an easy hike and explore boulder piles, desert washes, and of course the namesake Skull Rock. ![]() Skull Rock parking area just east of Jumbo Rocks Campground also accessible from within Jumbo Rocks Campground Enjoy an easy hike along an old ranch road and see a historic adobe structure. Ryan Ranch trailhead, about 0.5 mile (0.8 km) east of Ryan Campground See how the Oasis of Mara has been used by wildlife and people throughout time. Explore a desert oasis on this easy walk. Breathtaking views of the San Andreas Fault, Mount San Jacinto, Mount San Gorgonio, and the Salton Sea. Take a closer look at desert plants and learn about their traditional uses by Native Americans. Walk on a gently rolling path with a few steps. Discover a rock-enclosed valley that was once rumored to have been used by cattle rustlers. Easy hike through boulder piles and desert washes. Connects Skull Rock and Split Rock Loop trails at Face Rock. Skull Rock parking area just east of Jumbo Rocks Campground Fantastic birding location with plentiful shade. Short walk to fan palm oasis with cottonwood trees. Stay on the trail, wear closed-toe shoes, and be aware of prickly cactus.ġ mile (1.5 km) east of Cottonwood Visitor Center ![]() View thousands of densely concentrated, naturally growing cholla cactus. View boulder piles, Joshua trees, and other desert plants on this easy path.Ģ0 miles (32 km) north of Cottonwood Visitor Center Watch for bighorn sheep.Ĭap Rock parking area, at the junction of Park Boulevard and Keys View Road Explore cultural history and view a water tank built by early cattle ranchers. Walk on a bajada and discover plants of the Colorado Desert on this easy path. South of Cottonwood Visitor Center 0.5 mile (0.8 km) north of the South Entrance The arch is located halfway along the loop. Twin Tanks Parking lot aka the Arch Rock TrailheadĪ lollipop trail through sandy and rocky terrain. ![]()
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