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18 Awesome Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park
  • Check out the Joshua Trees.
  • Visit the Unique Rock Formations.
  • Go For a Hike.
  • Try to Spot Some Wildlife.
  • Camp in the Desert.
  • Watch the Rock Climbers.
  • Visit the Cactus Garden.
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Driving Park Boulevard can be a great way to see a lot of Joshua Tree National Park in a couple of hours. This drive can be combined with shorts side stops and hikes along the way for longer trips. Park Boulevard will take you by many highlights, rock formations, and Joshua tree groves.

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Driving Park Boulevard can be a great way to see a lot of Joshua Tree National Park in a couple of hours. This drive can be combined with shorts side stops and hikes along the way for longer trips. Park Boulevard will take you by many highlights, rock formations, and Joshua tree groves.

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Pro Tip: 99% of visitors from Los Angeles use the Joshua Tree / West Entrance. I've seen lines over a mile long to get into the park on weekends (it's still a single lane road). Instead, travel about 15 miles East on Hwy 62 to the 29 Palms / North Entrance - There are typically no lines there.

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Hypothermia can be a hazard even at temperatures above freezing. Always carry extra layers of clothing during the cooler months. The short days of winter lead some hikers to miscalculate how much time they need to complete a hike. Around the winter solstice, plan to be back at the trailhead by 4 pm.

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I think two full days is a good length to spend in Joshua Tree National Park. Any less and you won't be able to see the main attractions. With three days, you likely won't see much more, but you'll be able to be a bit more leisurely.

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One of the most popular Joshua Tree day hikes, Barker Dam is a historic dam built by early cattle ranches and one of the only places you can see natural water in the park. BARKER DAM TRAIL, JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, CA.

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Experiencing Joshua Tree National Park in one day is definitely possible with the right itinerary. You may not get to cover all it has to offer, but you'll still be able to enjoy its beauty. If you have only one day in Joshua Tree, here's what I recommend: Sunrise in Cholla Cactus Garden.

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Weekdays experience far fewer visitors in the park but more town stores may be closed. If viewing desert wildflowers and hiking in solitude are high on your list, then visiting Joshua Tree during the middle of the week is your best bet.

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Joshua Tree's greatest visitation occurs in spring, when temperatures are moderate and wildflowers are blooming. From March to May, the number of monthly visitors is 150,000 and up. Compared to summer, which sees about 60,000 to 70,000 people each month, these figures are staggering.

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Joshua Tree National Park is open 24 hours a day and may be visited at any time of the year. Visitation increases as temperatures moderate in the fall, peaks during the spring wildflower season, and diminishes during the heat of summer. Some areas of the park are designated for day use only.

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Joshua Tree is only about an hour outside of Palm Springs, and is more than worth the trip. We recommend starting at the West entrance into the park, and continuing through the South entrance, before heading back to Palm Springs.

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There are three park entrance stations: The West Entrance is located five miles south of the junction of Highway 62 and Park Boulevard at Joshua Tree Village. The North Entrance is in Twentynine Palms, three miles south of the junction of Highway 62 and Utah Trail.

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The park's landscape is diverse, with forests of Joshua trees, grasslands, and rocky outcroppings. The park is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life, including bighorn sheep, rattlesnakes, and over 250 species of birds. There are many ways to explore and enjoy Joshua Tree National Park.

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