Willow Hole Trail

Boy Scout Trailhead

~2 min drive

Explore the Wonderland of Rocks on the Boy Scout Trail. The Boy Scout Trail runs for a total of 8 miles one way(16 miles round trip), but hikes of any length can be a great way to experience the Wonderland of Rocks. Start from the Keys West Wilderness Backpacking Board along P…

Keys West Wilderness Backpacking Board

~2 min drive

The Keys West Backcountry Board is located at the Upper Boy Scout Trail, aka the south end of the Boy Scout Trail, along Park Boulevard. This trailhead provides access to the Boy Scout Trail and Willow Hole Trail. The backcountry board serves as a self registration point for b…

Indian Cove Trailhead

~5 min drive

The Indian Cove Nature Trail Trailhead in located in Indian Cove in the northern section of the park. Beginning to the west of the Indian Cove Campground, this trailhead provides access to an easy .6 mile loop with minimal elevation gain and some steps along the way. Along…

Panorama Trail

~6 min drive

6.4-mile out-and-back hike in California with 1,545 ft gain and 4,271 ft max elevation.

Cow Rock

~5 min drive

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.

Echo T Trailhead

~5 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…

Ryan Mountain Trailhead

~8 min drive

Ryan Mountain is a 3-mile (round trip) out-and-back hike with 1,050 feet of elevation gain. The summit rewards hikers with one of the best 360-degree views of any trail in the park. From the summit, you can see the Wonderland of Rocks, the Sheephole Wilderness, Mount San…

Minerva Hoyt (Minerva Hoyt Trail)

~8 min drive

The Minerva Hoyt Trail is an out-and-back hike to the Hidden Valley picnic area. It is 3 miles roundtrip with 100 feet of elevation gain. From the parking lot, the trail follows an old road before it takes a sharp right towards Hidden Valley. The hike goes through a valley of…

Maze Loop Trail

~5 min drive

3.34-mile out-and-back trail in California with 466 ft elevation gain

Johnny Lang Canyon

~5 min drive

5.16-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,538 ft elevation gain and loss.