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California
2.1 mi
Distance
140 ft
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Cedar
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The Cedar Trail is a short, accessible hike perfect for families and beginners looking for a quick nature walk in the Cedar area. With minimal elevation gain and a gentle 2.14-mile route, this trail offers a pleasant forest experience without significant physical demands. The relatively flat terrain makes it an ideal choice for a leisurely afternoon outing.
Oaks and Pines
~42 min drive
<p>While common in the Black Rock Canyon area, mature stands of pine and oak trees like these are relatively rare in Joshua Tree National Park. These species prefer a slightly cooler climate and are therefore confined to the higher elevations of the Little San Bernardino Mount…
Skunk Cabbage
~2 min drive
Easy 1.21-mile wetland walk featuring skunk cabbage plants.
Willow Creek
~2 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Willow Creek's riparian forest.
Caramba
~2 min drive
Moderate 8.65-mile day hike with gentle elevation gain in Caramba.
Nolinas - Not Yuccas
~42 min drive
<p>Parry’s nolina (Nolina parryi) is a hardy desert plant with long, thin, flexible leaves that make it easy to tell apart from Joshua trees or yuccas. In the spring, nolinas can grow a very tall flower stalk-- up to 12 feet tall! The flowers are cream colored and appear like…
Little Tahquitz Valley
~2 min drive
Easy alpine valley hike with meadows and mountain views near Tahquitz Peak.
Devil's Slide
~4 min drive
Steep coastal climb with dramatic ocean views and challenging elevation gain.
South Ridge
~7 min drive
Moderate 8.2-mile ridgeline hike with 2,974 ft elevation gain.
Tortoise Crossing
~42 min drive
<p>The trail seems steep for short reptilian legs, but desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii) are impressively stalwart creatures that travel through the desert scrub to cross passes like this one in search of wildflowers to eat. In the spring, visitors sometimes spot tortoises…
Suicide Rock
~5 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile climb to a scenic rock outcrop with mountain views.
