Length: 1.17 mi
Est. time: 30m
Gain: 257 ft
Loss: 84 ft
Max elev: 3,642 ft
Elevation profile
+257 ft gain · −84 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Joshua Tree Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Connects to:
Quail Springs HistoricPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.