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Route 62--Twentynine Palms Highway
Any traveler making a road trip to Joshua Tree National Park has inevitably driven down this scenic route.
Plan Around Route 62--Twentynine Palms Highway
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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
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Route 62--Twentynine Palms Highway
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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.