Skull Rock parking area just east of Jumbo Rocks Campground Fantastic birding location with plentiful shade. Short walk to fan palm oasis with cottonwood trees. Stay on the trail, wear closed-toe shoes, and be aware of prickly cactus.ġ mile (1.5 km) east of Cottonwood Visitor Center View thousands of densely concentrated, naturally growing cholla cactus. View boulder piles, Joshua trees, and other desert plants on this easy path.Ģ0 miles (32 km) north of Cottonwood Visitor Center Watch for bighorn sheep.Ĭap Rock parking area, at the junction of Park Boulevard and Keys View Road Explore cultural history and view a water tank built by early cattle ranchers. Walk on a bajada and discover plants of the Colorado Desert on this easy path. South of Cottonwood Visitor Center 0.5 mile (0.8 km) north of the South Entrance The arch is located halfway along the loop.

Twin Tanks Parking lot aka the Arch Rock TrailheadĪ lollipop trail through sandy and rocky terrain. Waterproof Clothing - poncho or jacket especially useful during monsoon season (mid-July to early September). Whistle and/or Signal Mirror - for emergency use.

Sun Protection - hat and sunscreen to keep the sun off you and protect your skin. Spray Bottle - fill with water for your own personal air conditioning system. Map - while many trails are well-marked, maps are helpful tools.įlashlight/Spare Batteries - allows you to hike out during the cool of the evening. Eat twice as much as normal.įirst Aid Kit - band aids, ace wrap, antiseptic, moleskin, etc. Water - plain and some with electrolyte replacement.įood - especially salty foods. Read more safety tips here before visiting Joshua Tree.Plan ahead and avoid hiking between 10am and 4pm during the summer.Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to be backīring plenty of food and water-even on short hikesĭon’t force fluids-drink when you are thirstyĮat often-salty snacks are key for salt loss from sweating Honor Paul’s memory by following the below safety tips. Even the most prepared hikers can run into trouble and not make it back. Search and Rescue teams found Paul’s remains near boulders off trail December 20, 2019. As an avid hiker and photographer, Paul prepared well for this 3-mile roundtrip hike. The park launched a large search and rescue effort, but found no clues.

Paul Miller, from Ontario, Canada, planned to hike the 49 Palms Oasis Trail and return to his wife, Stephanie, at their hotel on July 13, 2018.

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