Hiking Joshua Tree: 5 Unforgettable Trails for a Day of Adventure

Joshua Tree National Park offers diverse hikes showcasing stunning landscapes. Barker Dam Trail winds through desert flora to a historic water source and petroglyphs. Hidden Valley Trail is encircled by epic towering rocks. Skull Rock Trail features unique geological formations, including a skull-shaped rock. Heart Rock Trail leads to a charming, heart-shaped natural wonder. Arch Rock Trail showcases a natural arch framing the desert scenery. Keys View offers panoramic vistas of Coachella Valley.
The video ends at The Joshua Tree Inn, where Gram Parsons died of an overdose providing a hauntingly nostalgic stay amidst desert beauty.

[@kayleebeare]

Pops, I'm loving that you have your own channel now! This is awesome. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@popshiking]

Thanks for watching and the encouragement!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Great job on the video, your editing keeps getting better! Lots of people in the park when you were there

[@popshiking]

Especially means a lot coming from you!

[@violetbf3773]

I don’t know who you are, but I agree with you 😂🙌🏽

[@cindywestlake6278]

My hubby and I just watched. We never thought about coming to Joshua Tree now we definitely will! Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@popshiking]

Cool! It would be easy to spend several days there. Thx for watching!

[@BrancyCDA]

Thanks for showing so many great walks/hikes for those of us who have limited stamina and abilities! I absolutely love Joshua Tree Monument and look forward to taking some of these next time I am in the area.

[@popshiking]

So glad you stopped by to watch!

[@shadyberero6809]

Fabulous video. As well as great scenery, interesting commentary, your videos are always uplifting and positive

[@popshiking]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@reneejones7807]

I hope to run into Pops on the trail someday!! Thanks for the great explanation of trails. Can’t wait to go!

[@popshiking]

I always enjoy meeting folks that have seen Josh’s videos! It is surprising how often it happens for both of us.

[@ervinslens]

What a beautiful scenery my friend, this whole place looks spectacular! Absolutely stunning!

[@popshiking]

It really is! So different from other national parks.

[@dolorespatenaude6099]

definitely the front side of heart rock.

[@popshiking]

I agree. Thanks for watching!

[@violetbf3773]

You’re famous, Pops! 😎

[@popshiking]

Hahaha! Thx for the encouragement.

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

I love that you gave Minerva her deserved flowers

[@popshiking]

She must have been a pretty amazing person. She was from the south east and moved to LA. She then lost her husband and son, so hard, and then devoted herself to the desert. There is an ongoing award given in her name for those who protect desert area.

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

@@popshiking it certainly sounds like she was! After all that loss, she focused her energies and attentions on something countless people have been able to enjoy

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Good job pops well done 🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦🛠️

[@popshiking]

Thank you for watching!

[@miriammitchell9677]

Thank you so much Pops! I look forward to hiking all those one day.

[@popshiking]

So glad you enjoyed it! Yes so much to see there.

[@kathimeadows7869]

Adding to my travel list, including the Inn. So cool!!

[@popshiking]

Great and thx for watching!!

[@rosew861]

I love JT 💟 & love ur time lapses 👏🏼

[@popshiking]

Hahaha! You are kind. Yeah we have grown to really love JT too.

[@Galaxy2191]

Lots of great history! Thanks for the video pops!

[@popshiking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bridgetoconnor7229]

Thank you for the great video! The landscape there looks incredible! Would love to visit some day! God bless!!

[@popshiking]

Thanks for watching! It really is a unique place.

[@tompfeiffer2755]

Great video and job producing it. ❤️ your detail information. Front side of ❤️ rock👍

[@popshiking]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Harames]

What a great trip! As a rock climber I’d love to visit one day. It’s for sure on my to do list

[@popshiking]

I bet there is a huge rock climbing society around JT.

[@jonblackey1591]

We enjoy the front side of heart rock

[@popshiking]

Don’t know the back could be better.

[@marshaharwood8883]

Very interesting story!!!

[@popshiking]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@bobwallis1757]

Loved the insight on Gram Parsons.....thanks!!!!!

[@popshiking]

We had no idea about any of that when we reserved our room. Was a fascinating story. Just his love of Joshua Tree was interesting.

[@AlidaVed]

Thank you for sharing, Pops. Love Joshua Tree NP, have to go back now 🙂Congratulation on your own travelling channel. Am excited to see all your trips and tips.

[@popshiking]

Yeah JT is such a beautiful spot! Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@denisegraziosi3737]

Awesome!!!

[@popshiking]

Thanks!!

[@elizabethleonard8278]

Cool! Last time I was at Joshua Tree NP, there wasn’t a dedicated trail to heart rock. I just had to start walking across the desert and keep my fingers crossed that I’d find it. ❤

[@popshiking]

Wow I had no idea! Yeah easy to find now.

[@greglopez8932]

That’s pretty cool that you and Mrs pops went for the day

[@popshiking]

Was a fun get away there. I have two other videos up of our time there.

[@annie.fm.]

Nice video! Thank you Pops

[@popshiking]

Thx for watching!

[@wildzenventures]

Great video. Beautiful sights and lots of history. I hope to get down to visit someday soon. We were just able to visit DVNP last year. The landscapes are just remarkable.

[@popshiking]

You should! It really is so unique and beautiful.

[@melodyanderson7914]

Was here for a few days last month. Cool park! Ryan Mountain was a tough climb but worth it! Lost Horse Loop was a long hike but peaceful.

[@popshiking]

You hit two great hikes!