Keys View Road in Joshua Tree National Park

Keys View Road

This major spur road off Park Boulevard leads to the hugely popular Keys View Overlook.

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Keys View Road Details

This major spur road off Park Boulevard leads to the hugely popular Keys View Overlook and Cap Rock, as well as the trailhead for the Lost Horse Mine Trail, the Juniper Flats area, and access to the California Riding and Hiking Trail. Bikes are welcome in Joshua Tree on any road open to vehicles, including backcountry roads.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Keys View Road

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0.1 mi away

Cap Rock

The easiest way to access Cap Rock -- thus named because a boulder sits on top of the huge rock formation like a cap -- is via Cap Rock Nature Trail.

0.2 mi away

Cap Rock Nature Trail

This easy, wheelchair-accessible path offers a great introduction to Joshua Tree's flora.

0.2 mi away

Cap Rock Picnic Area

The Cap Rock picnic area is located at the intersection of Park Boulevard and Keys View Road.

0.8 mi away

Ryan Campground

Ryan Campground has 31 sites, with about half large enough for RVs.

1.1 mi away

Juniper Flats

Fancy a desert hike among the Joshua Trees (and junipers, of course)? Check out the trails in the Juniper Flats area.