Eureka Peak
In the Black Rock Canyon region of Joshua Tree, Eureka Peak is the park's fourth tallest mountain at 5,518 feet.
Plan Around Eureka Peak
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Eureka Peak Details
In the Black Rock Canyon region of Joshua Tree, Eureka Peak is the park's fourth tallest mountain at 5,518 feet. For those who wish to see the summit, Upper Covington Flat Road joins with Eureka Peak Road, an unpaved dirt road, which travels 3.8 miles one way from Covington Flats picnic area. The steep road is accessible only via 4-wheel-drive vehicles. There's also a network of trails, including Eureka Peak Trail, for those who wish to hike in.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Eureka Peak
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0.7 mi away
Eureka Peak Trail
Eureka Peak, Joshua Tree's fifth tallest mountain at 5,518 feet, stands over the northwest corner of the park, which is marked by steep mountains, deep canyons and sandy washes.
2.6 mi away
Covington Flats
The dirt roads in Upper and Lower Covington Flat, in the far northwest corner of the park, offer a peek at some of the park's largest Joshua trees, junipers, and pinyon pines.
3.1 mi away
Panorama Loop Trail
The Panorama Loop Trail takes in the high Mojave Desert, where Joshua Tree flats and wide-open valleys morph into pinyon-juniper woodlands.
3.1 mi away
Warren Peak Trail
On the western edge of the Little San Bernardino Mountains is Warren Peak.
3.1 mi away
Covington Flat Road
How to reach the Covington Flats and Eureka Peak area of Joshua Tree National Park by car.
