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Geology Tour RoadBeginning on Park Boulevard two miles west of Jumbo Rocks Campground in the northwest section of the park, the 18-mile roundtrip Geology Tour Road traverses fascinating landscapes within Joshua Tree.
Off-Roading, Joshua Tree National Park
Explore Off-Roading in Joshua Tree National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Off-Roading Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Off-Roading guide to compare the stops that belong together in Joshua Tree National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Old Dale RoadTraversing the Pinto Basin in the central part of Joshua Tree, 24-mile roundtrip Old Dale Road starts at the same point as Black Eagle Mine Road.
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Black Eagle Mine RoadBeginning at the same point as Old Dale Road, Black Eagle Mine Road heads east along the southern edge of the Pinto Basin.
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Pinkham Canyon/Thermal Canyon RoadBeginning at Cottonwood Visitor Center in the southern section of the park, this challenging 20-mile road travels west along Smoke Tree Wash before cutting down into Pinkham Canyon.
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Covington FlatsThe dirt roads in Upper and Lower Covington Flat, in the far northwest corner of the park, offer a peek at some of the park's largest Joshua trees, junipers, and pinyon pines.
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Berdoo Canyon RoadBerdoo Canyon Road connects the south end of Geology Tour Road with Dillon Road, and requires 4WD vehicles with high clearance to navigate.
