Split Rock Picnic Area
The Split Rock picnic area is off Park Boulevard at the end of the short Split Rock Loop Trail access road.
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Split Rock Picnic Area Details
The Split Rock picnic area is off Park Boulevard at the end of the short Split Rock Loop Trail access road. The Skull Rock Nature Trail and the Live Oak Picnic Area are also nearby.
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Nearby Parks Around Split Rock Picnic Area
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Split Rock Picnic Area
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0.1 mi away
Split Rock Loop Trail
This beautiful hike passes through a landscape of sculpted monzogranite rock gardens.
0.7 mi away
Live Oak Picnic Area
The Live Oak picnic area is off Park Boulevard near Live Oak Tank and Ivanpah Tank.
0.8 mi away
Skull Rock Nature Trail
Named for a rock that appears to have two hollowed-out eye sockets, Skull Rock is a popular stop for Joshua Tree visitors.
1.2 mi away
Skull Rock
Right along the main park road is Skull Rock, a popular stop for Joshua Tree visitors.
1.2 mi away
Face Rock
To access Face Rock, which many believe resembles George Washington, visitors must take the Split Rock Loop Trail.
