Epic Travel → North America → The West Coast → Southern California → South Central Desert → Joshua Tree → Hidden Valley

Location: Central Park Blvd, Joshua Tree

Time Required: 30 minutes

Distance: 1 mile loop

Elevation Gain/Loss: 100 feet

Red Tape/Notes: Entrance fee is $25 per vehicle and the park is open 24 hours. For more information on the park, visit the Joshua Tree NPS website. Hiking Project has nice beta on the loop hike. For beta on available climbing sites and routes, The Crag has a comprehensive list including helpful photos of the area, as does Mountain Project.

What’s Nearby?: Desert Queen Mine, Skull Rock, Eagle Cliff Miner’s Cabin, Willow Hole

Hidden Valley is a cool spot – high rock walls encircle a flat area, creating a natural enclosure that’s both beautiful and easy to walk through. There are lots of fun rocks to play on and mini caves to crawl in, so enjoying the loop will likely take longer than a typical 1 mile, flat hike. The area also has a great selection of climbing, making it a popular option for different types of visitors to the park. You won’t be alone here, but it’s still worth the visit.

Epic Travel → North America → The West Coast → Southern California → South Central Desert → Joshua Tree → Hidden Valley