Joshua Tree National Park · CA

Hidden Valley Loop

Easy · Day hike · Best in Fall, Winter, Spring

Length

1 mi

Gain

100 ft

Scenery

★★★★☆

About this trail

The classic introduction to Joshua Tree's monzogranite rockscape: a cattle-rustler's hideout enclosed by 100-ft boulder walls, threaded with bouldering problems.

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Highlights

Monzogranite boulder amphitheater
World-class bouldering
Joshua tree forest

Get there

Start: Hidden Valley picnic area · 33.9979, -116.1683

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Parking: Hidden Valley picnic area lot off Park Boulevard. Park entrance fee $30/vehicle (7 days). Fills 9–noon on cool-season weekends; arrive early or after 2 p.m.

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