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A rock formation that is shaped like a cow overlooking the Hidden Valley Trail. To find this rock formation while hiking the Hidden Valley Trail, stop at the Mountain Quail Interpretive Sign and look to the west. At the top of the tall wall of rocks is Cow Rock.
Hidden Valley Trailhead
~1 min drive
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Echo T Trailhead
~2 min drive
Take the Echo T Trail to connect to the Barker Dam Trail from the Echo T parking lot. This trail follows a wash near unique rock formations. Meander among Joshua trees and other desert plants. Watch for climbers or try to spot desert bighorn sheep. Get ready for a minor rock s…
Minerva Hoyt (Minerva Hoyt Trail)
~3 min drive
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Cap Rock
~3 min drive
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Keys West Wilderness Backpacking Board
~3 min drive
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Boy Scout Trailhead
~3 min drive
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Ryan Ranch Trailhead
~4 min drive
<p paraeid="{5b31bcd1-638e-43cd-9cfa-6ec1a4d5f5ae}{107}" paraid="1311873658">Ryan Ranch is a one-mile (round trip) out-and-back hike with a 135-foot elevation gain. The trail travels along an old ranch road to a historic adobe structure at the base of Ryan Mountain. Ryan Ranch…
Ryan Mountain Trailhead
~4 min drive
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Big Trees Trailhead
~5 min drive
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Stubbe Springs Trailhead
~5 min drive
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