Face Rock
To access Face Rock, which many believe resembles George Washington, visitors must take the Split Rock Loop Trail.
Plan Around Face Rock
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Face Rock Details
To access Face Rock, which many believe resembles George Washington, visitors must take the Split Rock Loop Trail, which passes through a number of sculpted monzogranite rock formations. The trail is about 2.5 miles roundtrip, and Face Rock is at the end.
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Skull Rock
Right along the main park road is Skull Rock, a popular stop for Joshua Tree visitors.
