Arch Rock Nature Trail
The easy Arch Rock Nature Trail weaves through large rock piles to the arch for which it is named.
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Arch Rock Nature Trail Details
The easy Arch Rock Nature Trail weaves through large rock piles to the arch for which it is named. Despite map depictions to the contrary, the trail is actually a loop. Watch for interpretive trail signs, which describe the area's geologic composition and history. Follow the trail counter-clockwise to read them in the proper order. The highlight of the trail is Arch Rock, which is tucked between large boulders a few steps off the main path. The main trailhead for this easy .3-mile loop is at the White Tank Campground, opposite site nine. There is a day-use only parking area at the campground.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.3 miles
Estimated time
Region
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Nearby Parks Around Arch Rock Nature Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Arch Rock Nature Trail
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0.1 mi away
White Tank Campground
White Tank is a quiet, small campground, located closest to the north entrance near Twentynine Palms.
0.1 mi away
Arch Rock
While perhaps not as big a draw as the arches in Arches National Park, Arch Rock is nonetheless a pretty spot.
1.2 mi away
Belle Campground
Belle Campground is closest to the north entrance from Twentynine Palms.
1.6 mi away
Split Rock
This easily recognizable rock, with a pronounced vertical split at its base, is at the north end of Split Rock parking area.
1.8 mi away
Stirrup Tank
Stirrup Tank, so named because it's a natural depression that can hold water, is one of Joshua Tree National Park's many rock-climbing areas.
