15 Places to Explore in Joshua Tree National Park

[@Kamvibez]

Yoo wassup man. I’m here with my girlfriend and her dog and we are using your video to guide our day. Thank you for the insight.

[@jakea6837]

I have to apologize to you and your wonderful video. My wife and I have been to Joshua Tree National Park many times. We never once stopped to look up places to see there, we just enjoyed driving through. So when I encountered your video, I scoffed, and literally said to her, "let's watch this, I bet we know all but one of the fifteen places!" Then we watched it, and my jaw dropped. I had ZERO CLUE there were so many wonderful things in Joshua Tree. You have blown my mind. We now plan to go many many many more times and check out all the awesome stuff you packed into this really great video. You're the best!

[@rodgersosbe4022]

I lived in JT back in the 70's when it was still fairly wild. Spent many days and nights exploring. Saw wild Ram's, Mountain lion, snakes, ghila monsters, coyotes and birds . Was not " touristy" back then,,, wild n wide open!! If anyone wants to go,,, prepare for the heat n arid conditions. Hot hot hot. In the spring all the cactus and flowers are in bloom. Absolutely captivating. Well worth a serious photo session.

[@jimbog6376]

ive been going to JT for YEARS now, and this helped me find new places to explore. Thanks!

[@chocolatepowershovel]

There is a hippo shaped rock close to jumbo rocks. I love waking up early in the morning to see the skyline patterns....so beautiful

[@californiathroughmylens]

Fun, I will have to check that out!

[@Fernyg323]

This place was amazing! Had to believe it’s only 2hrs away from LA. We loved our time there. Fantastic place for peace and tranquilly. These spots were awesome.

[@richardbarry04553]

I don’t know how you could get there in 2 hours from LA. I live like 50 miles inland of LA along the 60 freeway and it’s an hour and a half to Joshua Tree from here.

[@judystierle1473]

I used to live near Joshua tree and loved hiking in the rocks with my dog. When I was a girl my bus driver was Johnny Keys and he invited use to his ranch. Loved it! He had special breed of goats and a horse that did tricks. I think his name was Red or Bouger Red. Johnny was a wonderful man! What a great place to grow up!!!!! I miss the desert and your pictures brought back so many good memories. Beautiful sunsets and snow in winter was a fairyland! I hope people will treat it with care. ❤️

[@margaretpelaitai5868]

I live in Joshua Tree, I say very well done and thank you.

[@docholiday6421]

Hi ...me to

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Doc Holiday is it true the park is closed some places because of the snowbirds overflowing the tolites??

[@docholiday6421]

@@jonmacdonald5345 yes pee in the back ...have fun anyway ...trump will pick it up and nancy

[@DIVIDEDWEFALL88]

yeahI live in Joshua Tree Too at "THE ART QUEEN'

[@SinMore]

@@jonmacdonald5345 the tourists TRASH the toilets...not going back anymore.... too crowded.

[@qronaldr6602]

I hung out there before it became a National Park. An old timer once told me that the entrance to the inner earth was not far from Barker Dam. I also remember a huge rock perfectly shaped like a Dice standing on it’s corner that looked man made. A truly magical place… thanks!!

[@ryantoast6035]

I'm gonna say this for anyone who is new to joshuatree national park. Do not go by yourself, make sure you bring more water than you think you'll need, and never leave the trails. There are so many times where the local search and rescue will have to go out and look for someone who went "exploring" and got lost. Most of the time they don't get found.

[@ryantoast6035]

@@SinMore I'm just a local trying to make sure people are safe when they visit. Just last weekend they had to medevac a group of people for heat exhaustion. This is a real concern.

[@robertallen6710]

..they're still looking for a 51 year old guy that got lost recently..

[@rachelsparks1983]

Sin D what Ryan said is 1000% necessary if you want to make sure you're going home safe. This desert is a very unforgiving place & most people think that because they've done it somewhere else that they can handle it here. Things get different when there's NO CELL SERVICE & NOBODY KNOWS WHERE YOU COULD BE.

[@SeekingLost]

@@rachelsparks1983 It really depends on your experience. And common sense. The people that get in trouble are usually not experienced hikers. I love wandering around off trail in the desert! But I also don't do it in July :)

[@Iambriangregory]

@@SinMore how about this for a being a going out labeler like yourself it is said fools like yourself rush in where Angels fear to tread .....it is that attitude that is replicated by so many people not fearing danger that gets him doing stupid things that we even sees it to this day on the news so I guess you didn't see this coming after a yearof making a dumb comment ....but it shows you stupidity can stay on the internet for a long time. Oh you fearer of fear

[@JordanGreenPNW]

Just visited Joshua Tree for the first time a couple weeks back, absolutely fell in love with it. The towering rock stacks are unreal. Great video!

[@allisonsherman7231]

I was thinking about visiting Joshua Tree. Hmmmm so close too. Thanks Josh.

[@Bravesailor95]

Thank you for creating this informational video. Here are is my feedback/ tips/updates: 1) Desert Queen Ranch requires an online reservation. 2) Wall Street Mill was the highlight of my hiking. Finding the old cars & mill were great. 3) Keys View was breathtaking. (This is not a hike. It is vista with a paved parking lot) 4) Cap rock is a level loop trail with lots of shade and a 1/3 of mile long. Great "hike" if you have elderly guests or children with you. 6) Make sure you download a hiking map before you hike Samuelson Rocks. If I wouldn't have done that, I would have gotten lost coming back. 7) Flashlights were lifesavers coming back from Ryan Mountain.

[@WisteriatheFirst]

There is a hike to Key's view. You can also drive it.

[@MeredithForReal]

I've been watching a lot of JT videos in preparation for our trip. This was the best one!

[@StuudyUp]

My favorite has the be 49 palms. The parkling lot entrance is in 29 palms off the highway by the vet. There's palm trees, and water! Last time i was there, there was thousands of frogs and a bunch of harmless snakes as well!

[@senthilnathanviswanathan4924]

Sitting in a far corner of my country, India, your video took me on a free ride to those stunning wilderness of Joshua tree national park. It is amazing....and I like your methodical way of explaining...love you and your video.....

[@christopherstevenson9737]

Thank you for showing only the more common places and not hidden gems. JTNP is my “Big Backyard” (Home in 29 Palms). It’s now become too crowded to enjoy on weekends! It’s being over-loved.

[@hippiecowgirl4231]

Christopher Stevenson , You voiced my thoughts exactly. The best part about the desert is the solitude and peace.

[@SinMore]

yeah, everyone is making up new rock formations to take stupid instagram photos. I talking about you "Heart Rock" at White Tank!! You're not a thing!!! ugh... not going back anymore. just go to Bama Hills.

[@sugar-maple]

I'm planning a trip to California in a few months and I've been going through all your national park videos. Lots of great ideas!

[@heyimfrankandyou]

Great video! No fluff, just straightforward recommendations.

[@ShootingDave]

Wow, I have been out to Joshua Tree 3 times and I never knew about half of these cool spots. I have to go back and check more of it out. Thanks for the guide.

[@donfiner4281]

My friends and I saw all this and much much more from the seats of our dirt bikes in the mid-1960s. It can be beautiful at times but I'm glad I don't live in the desert anymore.

[@AaronTru]

Omg; I just realized why everyone was waking through my campsite last week!!! I had the spot that penguin rock is on. I took photos of it without even realizing it and multiple photo clubs came through my camp site all day. No wonder that spot was the only one not booked haha.

[@SinMore]

yeah, people are getting so rude about walking through campsites. Sucks. I've started undressing in my campsite when they come around. They leave...nothing like some skin to freak people out

[@WrenIsPhoenix]

Dude, this video is so good. it's well-edited, well-shot, and very informative. Well done!!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@americanvista]

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[@hibiskusblute9782]

Hallo. Ich komme aus Deutschland. Interessanter Park und du hast das toll gezeigt. Ich finde du bist ein schöner natürlicher Mensch. Soetwas gibt es nur noch selten. Lieber Gruß aus Deutschland😊

[@NatalieGennaoui]

This is so beautiful. This makes me so excited to visit Joshua Tree.

[@thoughtsinpassing2968]

This is an excellent over view for pre planning, thank you for sharing !

[@LindaSwenson]

Agree. THat's what I am using it for.

[@andriamorales3405]

Before coming make sure you guys have lots of water it is very hot out here but its very beautiful

[@fantomfoto]

Very good video! You're giving me some great photography ideas in areas of the park I haven't yet explored.

[@WildCraftAdventures]

Absolute beautiful scenery! This opened my eyes to the wonders of the world and further inspired me on my dreams of adventure all over the world! Thank you so much for sharing! =D

[@WanderingSoleTV]

Nice. Somewhere I really have to revisit. I say I've been to Joshua Tree NP, but really I just drove through one night at sunset. It was so beautiful!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Sunsets in Joshua Tree are pretty perfect!

[@MmmmmmmmmmmMm15]

Josh bro I love you. You’re THE BEST resource for California travel

[@ChelseaJander]

Simple introduction video with tips on where to find more information. Subscribed!

[@rayw8177]

in HS I worked there for 2 summers, got to go in places public didn't, built some of the trails, lots of roadside clean up.

[@raghudrk]

Nostalgic for me becos I visited Joshua tree in Dec 2018 n loved it.

[@mikemerlos7787]

Bro I love your channel always comes up. Great places informative. Really helps for a local to get some info in places. 👍 keep it up !!

[@ericschmidt6129]

Very helpful video. My wife and I will be visiting Joshua Tree for the first time and this gives us a good idea of what to do and see.

[@jamesj5696]

Super bloom on now-March 12, 2019. Start at south entrance which few use, the first 12 miles are in full bloom right now. Joshua trees are in full bloom too. Hugh flowers, kept secrete to avoid over use of park. On now because of the heavy recent rains.

[@owenr-m4619]

I would also recommend the 49 palms hike. It's about 4 miles round trip, and has some great views. If you're up for it, you could also go up the canyon which the trail ends and scramble through, but be warned. The scrambling involved is challenging and going back down the canyon necessitates planning ahead and climbing. There are some even more stunning views and some very nice spots to stop and have lunch at.

[@karenpichette7090]

Great video!! I love Joshua Tree

[@zeeday32]

My favorite place in CA! It’s a rock wonderland! 😍

[@cmattos3842]

Thank you!!!! I grew up in 29 Palms, this is very well done!

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

Wow!!! Antique cars. My father loves them!!

[@konradr5163]

Outstanding video! Loads of information, helpful narration, and you have a lovely sense of wonder and appreciation for the park that really shined through. Made me eager to return soon. Thank you!

[@himynameis7369]

Glad I stumbled upon this video since I'll be camping in Cottonwood this coming October

[@californiathroughmylens]

Awesome, it's a beautiful park. Have fun!

[@lizdyson3627]

This place looks amazing.

[@1mongorock]

A couple of additional places to see/hike. One is Fortynine Palms Oasis. 3-3.5 mile round trip hike to one of few accessible fan palm oases in the park. The trail is easy to follow but is steep and rocky in places. The trail crew has cut steps into the trail in many places. A second place to experience is Eureka Peak, accessed off of La Contenta Rd in Yucca Valley. La Contenta road is not in the Park and is rough in places. Once you turn onto the actual park road, it is well maintained with just a couple of slightly rocky parts. Passenger cars that are not too low can easily make the trip. Eureka Peak basically is the far western Key's View, with magnificent views of Mt. San Gorgonio, Mt. San Jacinto and the low desert.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the tips, I will have to check those spots out!

[@hadenhippen1427]

Sadly the Oasis burned Down if it's the one I'm thinking of

[@1mongorock]

49 Palms Oasis, the Oasis of Mara and have both burned in recent years but as still alive and doing well although Mara is struggling from a drawn down water table. Botanists at the JTNP tell me that period fires are actually good for Fan Palm oases, it clears excessive undergrowth and encourages growth of healthy palms

[@desertdenizen6428]

1mongorock ... Those are good places. The only caveat is the 49 Palms Oasis hike has one of the highest rescue call rates in the Park. It is a relatively short hike but has a fairly steep profile. With sufficient water though, a most enjoyable one.

[@FirstNameLastName000]

Awesome vid! We visited and had a great time!

[@outbackwack368]

Excellent presentation! Informative and succinct! I've been to half of these places but now I got the itch to see the others this winter! Thanks!

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem!

[@pjbrubak]

This is my favorite park and I did not even know about so much of these! Thank you!

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem, glad you have more spots to explore now

[@chuckbodnar5756]

GREAT VIDEO i HAVE BEEN TO MOST OF THEM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE QUEEN MINE WITH THE LITTLE CAVE HOUSE. GOT TO SEE THAT SOON. LOOKS INCREDABLE.

[@californiathroughmylens]

It is a super cool spot, thanks for the comment!

[@nocturnalcreative]

This is a great video! I've been there a bunch of times but you've given me some new things to check out. Thanks!

[@GumbaJosh]

If you plan on taking a high(er) clearance 4x4 up to Joshua Tree, I recommend entering from the South West side from the 10 freeway through Berdoo Canyon Rd, which connects to Geology Tour Rd. Awesome canyon with some rocks to climb here and there. I try to go to Joshua Tree almost every weekend, and I am still exploring the areas for new places!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Great suggestion, I haven't done that yet but I want to!

[@WTWAO]

I am from South Carolina and I am coming next month in May, I was wondering if you would like to join me at Joshua Tree/guide me?

[@jeffhou7090]

This is super helpful!!! I did not know the Geology Tour Road, but thanks to you, I am planning to try it.

[@hugochavez5503]

Two weeks away from our first camping trip and visit to Joshua Tree! This video helps tremendously. Thank you! Also, now a new Subscriber to your channel!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the comment and for subscribing!

[@ianmandel352]

I went for the first time presidents weekend,, wow what an awesome park ... thank for the very informative Vid Josh !

[@anthonyschipilliti6767]

This helps me with my national project alot thx

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem!

[@erlingvestnes6558]

So many great tips! Really want to go here next year!

[@WillN2Go1]

Another great video, thanks. I asked a JT NP ranger about the man who disappeared a few years ago in the park. Where abouts did he disappear? Northeast corner of the park, where major roads are less than 4 miles to the north and east. That's a 1-3 hour walk, unless you have heat stroke (but then you could do it at night) or you fell into some hole. He's never been found. Joshua Tree NP - great place, but be careful. Also the boulders and bouldering. When I was younger and less intelligent, I climbed right up one of them. I then learned that the real challenge is getting safely down. So don't climb the boulders unless you know what you're doing. Or at least don't climb up higher than you're willing to jump down from. And jump down safely, the biggest risk is not the distance it's tumbling over when you land and hammering your head on rock. Great for stars. If you camp, camp out in the open.

[@cmattos3842]

If anyone enters JTNP through the 29 Palms side, check out The Sky's the Limit Observatory just before the park entrance!

[@finkmj53]

Thanks, Josh. I started watching your channel because of my fascination with old Route 66. I have been to the Coachella Valley twice now to attend the BNP Paribas tennis tournament. I have also enjoyed exploring Joshua Tree. Your piece on that as well as the climb of San Jacinto make me look forward to my next visit. Not sure when that will be...

[@IRLLady]

Great video! I went in March and had no idea all of this was even there! Thank you! Next time I got I will go to a lot of these

[@mytubeeeee]

I am going with my daughter and her bf and only plan to do Joshua Tree Park, Cholla Cactus and maybe visit Skull/Arch Rock. Would you say this is a pretty easy hike from the starting point? We don’t really want to do anything long and crazy. TIA!

[@YoungStreetzD]

Awesome info, I have only hit Cholla but will definitely try these other ones. Thanks again

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem!

[@alemblansett90]

Awesome video! This helps out with my next trip back to Joshua Tree 🌲

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem, glad the video could be helpful!

[@debraeverhart14]

Joshua tree noo😢😮

[@davidtate166]

Its to a rocking climing mecca to .a real beauty there.

[@SwiftyTravels]

Great video! We missed so much!

[@terrylong8465]

Very informative. Joshua Tree NP is on my bucket list and this video helped out quite a bit. Thanks and well done.

[@a1930ford]

When I was stationed there in 1982, it was beautiful, but the most remarkable site to me was to have it snow and to see those joshua trees looking like giant snow cones. Unfortunately, there was a lot of graffiti on the rock formations and a huge amount empty alcohol containers all strewn about from those who did not care about preserving natural beauty for others to enjoy. It is a remarkable place to have had an opportunity to have visited and enjoyed in my lifetime. As a side note, there was a young girl named Laura (don't recall the last name) who was missing from the park when we first arrived in the area. I don't recall them ever finding her or knowing what had happened to her. Hard to think about that area and not remember that in one's memory from back then.

[@mikestaihr5183]

Yup, looks familiar..... lived here since '71--- used to hang out there a lot when I turned 16.... LOL

[@jimnieb]

Really good video. I love JT and have been there a lot and this video made me excited to return!

[@TheMikeTan1]

This is a wonderful video - thank you so much!

[@Iconoclasher]

It's a beautiful park. What's really crazy stupid is I've lived within an hour of this park since 1985 and I didn't go through it til about 6 months ago. From highway 62 or interstate 10 it just does not look all that impressive. Once you're in the park it's a whole new planet!

[@californiathroughmylens]

I agree, it is crazy when you get into the middle of the park. Such a unique area to explore!

[@oathpeterson]

We just went there and did only short hike. Every places in your video is nice.

[@itr0863]

I will be visiting in April. Just a day trip to Joshua tree. Is there a good route to start from? Is going south to north better to start? Thanks for the video

[@_The_Worst_]

Such a beautiful place...❤💯✔

[@domenicomirante8057]

outstanding video many thanx as for photography i could spend a week here easily

[@taylorfriberg3620]

Sweet video bro! Can’t wait to go!

[@brileyvandyke5792]

That is beautiful. I intend to visit this park.

[@Stonyboot]

Amazing video!!! Thank you so much for doing the research for us!

[@angellacanfora]

Fun vid! I'm surprised, though, that you didn't mention Keys View also overlooks the San Andreas fault. That's the selling point for me, geology buff that I am. I've been to JTNP a dozen times & am going again in a few days. I tend to avoid man-made structures like mines, though. I'm in it for the nature!

[@erincrosssss]

Angel La Canfora oh that’s really cool about the San Andreas fault! I’ll have to remember that. I’ll be there in July 😅

[@lindaloop642]

This is great and helped me decide which hikes to go on. Thank you!

[@leogenet]

Thanks, this video was helpful in planning our trip.

[@c.e.4138]

Great hidden spots! I've only been to 3 out of the ones mentioned. Thanks for sharing!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Nice, glad you found some new ones!

[@pauljubb8411]

Thank you, very useful as I booked yesterday to go in Feb.

[@theaprum1]

Well presented and informative. Thanks a bunch.

[@Stormy_Dawn]

Great video! Make sure you bring water, even in winter. So many make that mistake.

[@josiahjackson9593]

thanks for the video I plan to go soon

[@vegansLucko]

Good info. Summer is best less crowds 😂

[@alexislanz6030]

This was super helpful!! Thank you!

[@barsimpson4901]

Well said. Better spoken than most. Keep it up lad. Well done

[@rg7968]

Thankyou for your EXCELLENT video!!!!

[@ryszardkruszona9570]

Nice place to visit.Thank you

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

Water, Water Water!!! My motto. Water is Life!!!

[@grigirg]

The headstone in Ryan Campground is a great formation

[@jbz85]

Greetings from London. Love your videos, keep up the good work. 👍

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Awesome video! We were just there at Christmas. We had our dog with us so were limited in our hiking - I have done a few of the short, easy (crowded 😂) hikes by myself, but you just gave us a fantastic list to do in our “after dog” life. Great job!

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

Mines.... Wow. I love mines!!

[@SeekingLost]

There's also the Coxcomb Mountains on the east side of Joshua Tree National Park. Seems like this area gets almost no visitors. I did a 3 day hike here a few years ago and it was really fun, and NO CROWDS! Just search "coxcomb mountains"

[@americanvista]

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[@ExploringCalifornia]

Thank you for the recommendation. I am planning s trip to Joshua Tree this video helped a lot

[@NunyaBizzzzz]

This was very cool. Thank you so much. Been dying to go but it's way too hot. Might wait until September to be safe :)

[@SandraMartinez-hv1by]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@pappysproductions]

Awesome video, my man. I love your style. Great videos