Joshua Tree Hiking Tour
Joshua Tree Hiking Tour

Joshua Tree Hiking Tour

6 days

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Discover the desert by hiking through Joshua Tree National Park

This guided tour of Joshua Tree National Park spends six amazing days hiking some of the best trails in this fascinating desert park. Each day you’ll visit a different area, so you’ll see all the variety of landscapes and vegetation that the park has to offer.

During this hiking tour, you’ll visit the Wonderland and Cottonwood Spring Region and explore the unique features along the trail. Watch for towering yucca trees, teddy bear cholla (don’t touch!), and maybe even wild burro (donkey)! You’ll also be hiking up some mountains for some excellent panoramic views including Mastodon, Warren, and Ryan Peak.

Wherever you go on the Joshua Tree Hiking Tour, you’ll be accompanied by stunning desert landscape, bright blue skies, and flora and fauna straight out of a Dr. Seuss book. Enjoy!

Highlights of the Joshua Tree Hiking Tour

Explore the rock formations, canyons, mountains, and of course the unique Joshua Trees of this desert park.
Enjoy some of the best hikes in the national park, including the walk to Lost Palms Oasis and Mastodon Peak.
Hike to incredible viewpoints, including the ones from the summit of Warren Peak.
You’ll visit a natural oasis during your hike, and then stay at your own oasis each night at a historic adobe hotel.

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Joshua Tree Hiking Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Travel to Joshua Tree and Introductory Hike

You’ll meet in Palm Springs and then be shuttled to Joshua Tree National Park. You’ll begin your first hike to Fortynine Palms Oasis. You’ll have an easy climb to a lookout that will give you a great view of Twentynine Palms, which is where you’ll be staying throughout the tour.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Twentynine Palms
Distance: 3 miles
Meals: Lunch, dinner

Day 2 Explore the Rock Formations in Wonderland

Begin your hike on the Boy Scout Trail as it winds through a Joshua Tree forest and offers amazing views of the San Bernardino Mountains. You’re hiking towards the Wonderland area, which is littered with enormous boulders and stone pillars. It might just feel a bit like Mars!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Twentynine Palms
Distance: 8 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 Cottonwood Springs and Mastodon Peak Climb

Today begins at the Visitors Center where you’ll start hiking towards Cottonwood Springs. You’ll really give your legs a workout as you hike up to the top of Mastodon Peak, which is considered to be one of the best hikes in the park!

From there you’ll be heading to the Lost Palms Oasis to explore its pools and fan palms. It’s an oasis in every sense!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Twentynine Palms
Distance: 9 miles, 1,300ft of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 Hike the Panorama Loop

The Panorama Loop is located in the Canyon area and offers completely different landscape and vegetation for you to explore. During your hike, you’ll have the option to make the scramble to the very top of Warren Peak. It will be worth the extra effort as you’ll have panoramic views of the Little San Bernardino Mountains and Coachella Valley from the summit.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Twentynine Palms
Distance: 8 miles, 1600ft of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 Climb Ryan Peak and Walk to Barker Dam

You’ll explore the Mojave area of the park today as you climb Ryan Peak. You won’t have to walk the entire way, as you’ll be dropped off at 4,480 feet, and will only be climbing the final 1000 feet of ascent.

In the afternoon you’ll take an easier trail to the Barker Dam which will still reward you with some dramatic scenery.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Twentynine Palms
Distance: 10 miles, 1900ft of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 Return to Palm Springs and Explore Indian Canyons

This morning the shuttle will drive your group back to Palm Springs and drop you off in the foothills for a final hike. You’ll explore the gorges of Indian Canyons until the afternoon and then return to Palm Springs after lunch.

So long!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 4 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

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Joshua Tree Hiking Tour Price and Dates

This guided hiking tour in Joshua Tree National Park is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group.

The prices below are per person, and are valid for groups of 2 and more:

Feb 18, 2025
Feb 23, 2025
From Palm Springs, CA
To Palm Springs, CA
USD$3,245
6 days / 5+ Spaces Left

Accommodation on the Joshua Tree Hiking Tour

This tour is based on 3-star hotel accommodations. The hotel offers comfortable rustic rooms in the desert.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel when traveling with your group (please enquire about the pricing). Solo travelers may be required to pay a supplement.

Hotels on Standard Tour

29 Palms Inn in Twentynine Palms ★★★

Each rustic bungalow or cabin is unique at this Adobe style hotel. This historic hotel has been operated by the same family for five generations!

What’s Included in the Joshua Tree Hiking Tour?

Meals

5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners and are included in this tour.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Palm Springs are not included. Please note that this tour departs early on the first day, so you may want to consider arriving in Palm Springs the night prior to your tour. Contact us if you would like this night or any additional nights after the tour booked as a supplement.

Transportation during the Tour

Transport for you and your luggage is included as outlined in the itinerary. Round trip transport between Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park is included at the beginning and end of the tour.

Also Included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Van shuttle
  • Park entrance fees
  • Trail maps and narratives

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Flights to and from Palm Springs
  • Tourist taxes if applicable
  • Visas if required
  • Personal equipment
  • Melas, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
  • Fees not mentioned as included
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, or hotel staff if desired

Optional Extras

  • Single occupancy upgrades
  • Any additional nights before or after the tour

Frequently Asked Questions about Joshua Tree Hiking Tour

Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.

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Map of Joshua Tree Hiking Tour

Map of Joshua Tree Hiking Tour

Is this tour for me?

We rate this tour as a 3/5. This tour includes daily hikes up to 10 miles per day. The terrain can be rocky and includes some steep mountain climbs. Depending on the time of year, the weather could be quite hot while you hike. Fit hikers will be able to get the most out of this tour.

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