Journey into Joshua Tree Audio Tour and Locals Guide

Immerse yourself in the wonder of Joshua Tree National Park on this self-guided driving tour. Discover the best places to stop for capturing iconic photos, exploring historical ruins, or taking a scenic hike. Our mobile app will guide you along each step of the way, while also giving you an overview of the area’s intriguing history and unique ecosystem. Plus, you get the same experience whether you decide to enter the park via the West Entrance or the North Entrance (entrance fee not included). And don’t forget, access to our FREE Local’s Guide is also included, and it’s packed with tons of additional recommended sights, attractions, and activities in the towns of Joshua Tree, Pioneertown and more!

Quail Springs is a trailhead and picnic area. It’s a great place to get out and walk around, explore some boulders, and take some pictures. An optional hike can take you to a nearby homestead site with rock carvings.

Boy Scout Trail provides hiking access to Indian Cove as well as Willow Hole, which is an oasis tucked into the Wonderland of Rocks area. The rock formations and unique landscape can make this a mesmerizing place to hike, especially at the right time of day.

The Hidden Valley Trail is a relatively easy one-mile loop that circles a secluded valley surrounded by towering rock formations. It’s a particularly scenic hike, especially given how short and level it is.

Take a short loop hike to a natural tank that was artificially fortified by ranchers in the early 1900’s to collect rain and runoff for livestock. On the way back, keep your eyes out for some petroglyphs and rock art.

Optional hike from the Barker Dam area to visit the Wall Street Mill, which processed ore that was extracted from nearby mines. Also along the way are the Wonderland Ranch homestead ruins.

Stop at this scenic overlook that provides a sweeping panorama of the Coachella Valley. On a clear day, you can see for miles, from the Salton Sea to the south, to Mount San Jacinto which towers above Palm Springs at an elevation of 10,830 feet.

Take a short hike (optional) to this old homestead site of a wealthy rancher turned mine operator.

Get out and explore a mini slot canyon tucked into the boulders!

Optional but challenging hike to the top of Ryan Mountain. Because of its central location within the park, the views from the top can be stunning.

Located right along the road, Skull Rock is a natural rock formation and popular photo spot.

Another optional loop hike that gets a little less traffic than some of the other sites in the park.

Relatively easy and popular hike that lets you visit 2 natural rock formations on one hike, Arch Rock and Heart Rock.

Get a taste of Joshua Tree’s lower desert ecosystem, the Colorado Desert. You’ll be surrounded by fuzzy-looking Teddy Bear Cholla, but you don’t want to touch them!

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All suggested hikes are optional. The tour takes about 3 hours without any hiking.

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Please be sure to follow the instructions below.

BEFORE YOU GO:
1) Download the Drives & Detours mobile app:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drives-detours/id6443681888
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytoursapp.android.app6506

2) Open app, tap “Driving Tours”, then tap “Journey into Joshua Tree”

3) Enter Access Code (on iPhone tap “Login to Download” then “Login”)
** Your Access Code: ZFJ845 **

4) Tap “Download Tour”

STARTING THE TOUR:
1) Open app, tap “Driving Tours”

2) Tap “Journey into Joshua Tree” then “Start Tour”

3) Enter JTNP through West OR North Entrance Station and pay entrance fee (pro tip, during busy season, the North Entrance usually has a shorter line!)

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If you have any questions, feel free to text us at 619.324.9920

We hope you enjoy the tour!

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Drives & Detours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Los_Angeles.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 5 Travelers is accepted for booking.