Joshua Tree - Top Things To Do Joshua Tree NP - Best of Joshua Tree National Park - Stargazing

Joshua Tree has been one of my all-time favorite SoCal playgrounds for over a decade. Join me on a trip exploring this Dr. Seuss type land.
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Rock formations, desert mounts, abanded gold mines, world-class rock climbing, cactus, desert Bighorn Sheep and trees that come right out of a Dr. Seuss book, Joshua Tree may be the most unique of all the National Parks. Located just east of Los Angeles (2hrs) and within eyeshot of Palms Springs and the Coachella Valley, it's no wonder that these boulders are a playground for some 3 million active people a year.
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1. Arch Rock
Arch Rock Joshua Tree desert loop trail is a short .3.7 mile loop takes you to one of the most famous rock formations in Joshua Tree National Park. The fun and easy hike and scrambling can be done by your whole family and can easily be done in 20mins or much longer depending on how long you're exploring the boulders.
2. Barker Dam Trail - activetours.com/north-america/...
Hikers of all abilities will love this 1.1-mile loop Barker Dam Hike through the Wonderland of Rocks in Joshua Tree National Park. If you’re lucky enough to be traveling in the winter or spring you’ll be treated to a rare sight in the desert, water. This Barker Dam was constructed in the 1900s and provides the only opportunity to photograph reflecting rock formations in its still waters.
3. Ryan Mt Trail
If you're up for a little more of a challenge this 3 mile out and back hike gains over 1,000ft of elevation and gives you a birds-eye view of most of Joshua Tree National Park.
4. Keys View
Keys View is a fantastic vista that rests on the top of the Little San Bernardino Mountains and provides panoramic views of Palms Springs and the Coachella Valley. Its easy access by car makes puts this high on the list of things to do in Joshua Tree National Park. From Keys View, you’ll be able to see the San Andreas Fault. You can also catch a view of Southern California’s two highest mountains, Mount San Jacinto and Mount Gorgonio. On a clear day, you can see California’s largest lake, the Salton Sea.
5. Rock Climbing - activetours.com/north-america/...
Rock climbing in Joshua Tree National Park is world-class and offers traditional crack climbing and bouldering. This high desert monzogranite climbing mecca is famous for its traditional-style crack, slab, and steep face climbing.
6. Cholla Cactus Garden - Joshua Tree National Park
7. Wall Street Mill Trail
This easy 3-mile out-and-back to the Wall Street Mill
8. Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley is one of my favorite parts of Joshua Tree NP. The 1-mile stroll amongst the boulders and Joshua Trees is fun for the whole family. If you're up for a little more adventure I suggest going climbing.
9. The Chasm Of Doom - activetours.com/north-america/...
The Chasm Of Doom a scramble, squeeze, craw, and climb inside a granite maze amongst giant boulders. This secret set of tunnels and passageways is not for the faint of heart or the claustrophobic and It requires you to be comfortable climbing, scrambling and bouldering in the dark please exercise extreme caution.
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10. Stargazing
My favorite places to see stars are Ryan Mt, Arch Rock, and Keys View
11. Keys Desert Queen Ranch
You need to book a tour to see this ranch. Be sure to book in advance at the Visitor Center.
12. Lost Horse Mine
13. Geology Road
14. Skull Rock and Jumbo Rocks
If you're short on time Skull Rock can be seen from the road but that doesn't really do it justice. This 1.7-mile stroll in the park is part of Jumbo Rocks and the highlight of the rock formations is Skull Rock. Sure it's just rock formation that looks like a Skull...
15. 49 Palms Oasis Trail
16. Hall Of Horrors
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17. Split Rock

[@aatt3209]

Spending holloween one year at JTNP was one of the best memory I had while rock-climbing in this wonderful place. This is almost 20 years ago. I'm so glad to see younger generations enjoying this NP as much as I have. Please PROTECT our national parks for future generations.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Josh in Joshua tree how fitting!!!

[@Active_Tours]

Lol thanks for your support

[@psyche027]

I can do that drive in my Prius?? Fabulous!

[@trumpsAnti-ChristsREvil]

16 oz of silver, mostly gathered from teeth that were falling out due to another discovery - peanut brittle. Great video, Thanks!

[@tatemacqueen1715]

This is an amazing service! Really grateful you made it. I am heading there in 3 months and this is massively helpful!!

[@silekiernanphotography]

Thank you! Nicely done.

[@nadhasthirundhitan]

Thank you we are planning to visit this winter.

[@cactusMoonlight]

Awesome ! :)

[@johntuttle4486]

Most of these split rocks happen slowing over many, many years, not all at once. The freezing action of water is what does it.

[@dronesinconstruction]

Thank you sir

[@user-ym3vg5me9z]

Fantastic informative video, very well done. Can't wait to go to Joshua tomorrow. Thank you kindly

[@TaintedMango]

Awesome video, my friend - Didn't realized that Joshua Tree was so beautiful - now I have yet another item on my bucket list

[@Active_Tours]

I highly recommend going in the spring. On top of everything else the wild flowers are amazing and the Joshua Trees are in bloom.

[@TaintedMango]

@@Active_Tours Wow! Thanks for the insight. Spring as in late spring (end of May)?

[@Active_Tours]

Because of the varied elevations in Joshua Tree you'll see wildflower blooms from Feb to April. I think March is a good time most years. I normally use this site for up to date info. Enjoy! www.desertusa.com/wildflo/ca_jtnp.html

[@donmckinney928]

see this local info . prior to going there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYmqnKKiZdGFZtE

[@TheChuyDewy]

cottonwood campground is the only campground in the park with a water dispenser and restrooms that work

[@joannthomases9304]

That's crazy, to be that brave. Wooow on that tunnel !

[@Celeste_G513]

Good video I have lived across the street from 49 Palms entrance to the park for 20 +and have never been to a lot of these spots. Thank you great information from a lazy local.....

[@marbyhambright3414]

This was a wonderful synopsis of all things Joshua Tree - I come through here often and appreciated being able to see some of the vistas and exhibits I have not yet explored - great video 👍 😊 🌻

[@zanetahardy315]

Awesome video!! Going in a few weeks and cant wait to visit some of these spots!

[@user-xg2dj5eg4r]

Definitely listen to the Joshua tree by U2!!!

[@ticketfortwo92]

Such a great place to explore. Thanks for the video!

[@bradepstein4333]

I'm headed out to Palm Springs for the first time and planned a trip to Joshua Tree, thanks to you, I know which trails will be great for me and my wife! Thanks for a crisp, informative and scenic video!

[@skywaystohighways]

Stellar video! We’re planning our trip and you made it so easy! Great content. Thank you.

[@ELJAGUAR1971]

Thanks for all your time and effort brother. Your videos are great

[@Active_Tours]

My pleasure. Glad you like them! Thanks for your support!

[@RadarRoadWarriors]

Awesome video! Thanks for all the great info. We are going there in 2 weeks.

[@richardmassey1555]

Outside of the park, there's the old schoolhouse museum, giblets orchids (closed to doing tours at the moment), a nature museum, etc to do things.

[@electricreverie157]

Super helpful video. Exploring this week.

[@msvaj]

great video. very informative

[@randyclark1221]

Good video. I'm glad I found your channel.

[@TeresaEscobarG]

Sooooo helpful, thank you! :D

[@Active_Tours]

No prob! Hope you got to enjoy Joshua Tree!

[@mariavillegas3143]

Beautiful

[@lindaloop642]

This was a great video. Thank you.

[@Active_Tours]

@Linda Loop thx for watching and supporting!!! New video dropping tomorrow on Santa Barbara

[@LegalShield3000]

Last trip was January 2020 right before the world 🌎 went crazy. When I was hiking this hippie with long dred locks stops me and tells me I'm the chosen one. Said something about emitting a special energy.

[@usaroundtheworld4184]

Hello There ! I mention you in our channel about pioneer town ! Have a good one !

[@Active_Tours]

Thanks for the mention!

[@usaroundtheworld4184]

@@Active_Tours Avec plaisir !

[@thatyurtcouple]

Eagle Cliff mine was by far the coolest for me!

[@Active_Tours]

Thanks for sharing! I’ll check it out next time I go

[@debrapope8929]

AMAZING !!! TY

[@WorldofTech]

Great vid... going to Joshua tree this weekend. 👍

[@Active_Tours]

How was your trip? What was your fav?

[@ehoops31]

Black rock campground has some nice hikes around it. The foliage is different from some of the other portions, so I would do both. There's also not a line or entrance fee to hike from there.

[@chickchackchitter]

I love your video it’s so cool🤭💗

[@narahariakula9832]

Great info .. Thank you

[@Active_Tours]

Glad it was helpful!

[@killerraisin11]

Thanks

[@lisaguemiksizian5117]

I have been at Joshua tree park 3 times I love it but I see that there is a lot I missed we will go back for sure. Thank you this is very helpful I emailed it to myself to make sure I have it in case I can’t find this same utube for info. Thank you.🥰

[@Active_Tours]

Hey Lisa, glad you liked the video. I’ve been visiting Joshua Tree for a decade and I’m always finding new things in the park. Hope you get to visit Jtree again soon!

[@fudgedogbannana]

Well done.

[@Active_Tours]

Thank you!

[@gabrielaeperez6873]

Awesome place to visit. We went last night for the Milky Way. Didn't get back till 6 in the morning but well worth it. My second trip there from Oregon, ,but a true Cali girl.

[@Active_Tours]

Cool! Do you have a specific spot in the park for star watching?

[@donmckinney928]

See this for related , nearby info on night sky kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYmqnKKiZdGFZtE

[@pablol5472]

Great info and footage! How much time did it take you to walk the Chasm of Doom caves out and back?

[@Active_Tours]

Doesn’t take long maybe 20 mins if you font stop

[@leohernandez8889]

Just came from there . It wasn’t what I expected

[@Active_Tours]

What was unexpected?

[@George-nx8zu]

Is Split Rock a bouldering problem as well?

[@Yusuf_Murad]

Incredible. Around what time is the Milky Way visible in Joshua Tree? I’ve never seen it and I’d like to see it.

[@Active_Tours]

Hey Joseph, you’ll want to visit during a New Moon (when there is no moon). You can check this site to see when the next new moon is. www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/

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[@timdolan6456]

Just curious why Indian Cove didn’t make your list? Loved your tour.

[@Active_Tours]

I’ll check that one out next time I go

[@inproper3952]

Stock up on food and water as you come up into YUCCA VALLEY at BIG LOTS, 99 CENT STORE, and the WALMART they have a water refill station from 1 gal. To 5 gal. Inside the store in the water isle. 😊.29 per gal bring your own jugs.

[@brittjohansson3572]

And bring a compass , and a hiker Knife . Also forget mobil phone reception.. there is non..

[@letsgopapa2782]

We’re you using gopro on these trails? Or any camera stabilizer? Thank you

[@Active_Tours]

Yeah I was using a GoPro for the POV shots

[@bird9539]

No love for Mammoth Mine!? 🐘

[@Active_Tours]

Thanks for the tip. I’ll look for it next year!

[@mytubeeeee]

What would you say are the easier hikes or sites to see? We only want to go for a few hours for we are pressed for time.

[@davids1413]

mytubeeeee Hidden Valley is at the top of the list for that. Enter the park from the entrance that’s closest to the town of Joshua Tree. Enjoy!

[@mytubeeeee]

David Sperling thanks!

[@Active_Tours]

Hidden Valley and Barker dam trail. Hope you had or have fun!

[@igluver15]

If you had one stop at JTNP and ONE stop only with a teenage girl as a father, what would you suggest as the best thing to do on a 1st time visit?

[@Active_Tours]

Hidden Valley scrambling on rocks

[@MagneticMessengerofOrion]

Here’s a Joshua Tree clip from our camping trip there this spring 🤙 Absolutely loved it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYWshYd6e9yNoZI

[@julialourens6699]

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[@JayLosaMagic]

my skin crawled when you went through the birth canal 😖

[@Active_Tours]

@Jay Losa 😆 🙏 for your support

[@worldcitizeng6507]

Why do people go hiking in the 🏜 without a hat ? I watched a few for research, only 1 lady wore a hat + sunglasses 🕶 😎 BTW, the mining areas reminds me of the Death valley a lot. We were visiting Death valley for a day from Vegas

[@Active_Tours]

Haha good point. It was 30 degrees at night and 60s during the day. Loads of sunscreen helps too. What was your fav part of Death Valley?

[@worldcitizeng6507]

@@Active_Tours we didn't have a lot of time spend in death valley because it was a day trip from Vegas. Due to the visit on December 11, we saw less than 14 tourists, so that's the part we enjoy the most in 60F day. It's very peaceful 🙂 hopefully I get to visit Jashua tree soon

[@AnthonyTurtlesDude]

Went about a week ago and someone threw an egg at my car. Despite it being a desert, was not a warm welcome.

[@brittjohansson3572]

That was not from local.. sorry tho..

[@marcosmota1094]

Mind the cops...the SBC sheriff deputies tried to entrap me for drugs and followed me around. Went as far as driving slowly past me as I rode my bike out of town. Racist as fück...

[@josephl897]

This place used to be good but it sucks now

[@angelodenova8489]

Beautiful