Top rated Hiking areas in Twentynine Palms, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden Valley Nature Trail Trailhead

Hiking area

Scenic 1-mi. hiking loop with huge rock formations to climb & views of Joshua trees & desert areas.

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~17.25 km from centre)

Jumbo Rocks Campground

Campground

Popular campground in desert wilderness ringed by large boulders, desert scrub & miniature canyons.

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~16.03 km from centre)

Cap Rock

Hiking area

Short trail through desert scrub dotted with Joshua & juniper trees, plus huge monzogranite rocks.

4.80 (658 reviews) (~19.09 km from centre)

Split Rock Loop Trail

Hiking area

Gentle 2-mile circuit in a boulder field with picturesque rock formations & colorful desert plants.

4.80 (406 reviews) (~14.02 km from centre)

Fortynine Palms Oasis

Hiking area

Challenging 3-mile round-trip desert path up & over a steep ridge to a scenic oasis with fan palms.

4.80 (310 reviews) (~5.62 km from centre)

Hi-View Trailhead

Hiking area

A 1.3-mi loop through Joshua, pinyon pine & juniper trees, with a lookout offering mountain views.

4.80 (133 reviews) (~32.45 km from centre)

Boy Scout Trail

Hiking area

Rustic 8-mile backpacking trail amid desert landscape, with some rocky sections & camping en route.

4.80 (116 reviews) (~16.01 km from centre)

Intersection Rock

Hiking area

👍👍 Great stop! Come watch the climbers do their thing.

4.80 (60 reviews) (~16.75 km from centre)

Panorama Loop Trail

Hiking area

Sandy 6.6-mile path with mountain views & a 1,000-ft elevation gain, plus access to other trails.

4.80 (49 reviews) (~32.81 km from centre)

Mastodon Peak Loop Trail

Hiking area

Moderately strenuous, 3-mile loop path leading through granite outcroppings & offering park views.

4.80 (34 reviews) (~48.86 km from centre)

Contact Mine Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 Easy trail on the outskirts of Joshua Tree NP. Did an early morning hike in April. The hike was in shade most of outbound, and then sun inbound. Took about 1.75 hours to complete the trip.

4.80 (32 reviews) (~7.33 km from centre)

Arch Rock Nature Trail

Hiking area

Gentle hike through a boulder-strewn desert landscape to the Arch Rock granite formation.

4.70 (420 reviews) (~16.52 km from centre)

Hall of Horrors Area

Hiking area

👍👍 Despite the name, this was actually very nice to walk through. A couple of tight spaces throughout which give fame to its name. Recommend to stop by and walk around if you have a chance

4.70 (241 reviews) (~17.29 km from centre)