Route 62--Twentynine Palms Highway in California State

Route 62--Twentynine Palms Highway

Any traveler making a road trip to Joshua Tree National Park has inevitably driven down this scenic route.

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Route 62--Twentynine Palms Highway Details

Any traveler making a road trip to Joshua Tree National Park has inevitably driven down this scenic route. Named for the desert palms dotted throughout the area, the 9-mile stretch of highway boasts sweeping views of the iconic desert scenery. Besides the palm trees, you will also see large windmill farms in the distance, another signature landmark of the region.

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Nearby Parks Around Route 62--Twentynine Palms Highway

Compare nearby parks around Route 62--Twentynine Palms Highway when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.

17.3 mi away

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Route 62--Twentynine Palms Highway

Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Route 62--Twentynine Palms Highway while the map context is still fresh.

1.7 mi away

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is a critical wildlife corridor inhabited by mountain lions, bighorn sheep, mule deer, and other animals.

5.6 mi away

Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs is a small city in the Coachella Valley to the southwest of Joshua Tree.

6.6 mi away

Sand to Snow National Monument

Sand to Snow National Monument is a popular area for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and horseback riding, much of which can be accomplished via the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

7.9 mi away

Twentynine Palms Highway/Highway 62

Twentynine Palms Highway (California Highway 62) runs north from its intersection with the I-10 freeway near Palm Springs.

11.0 mi away

Warren Peak Trail

On the western edge of the Little San Bernardino Mountains is Warren Peak.