Juniper Flats
Fancy a desert hike among the Joshua Trees (and junipers, of course)? Check out the trails in the Juniper Flats area.
Plan Around Juniper Flats
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Juniper Flats Details
Fancy a desert hike among the Joshua Trees (and junipers, of course)? Check out the trails in the Juniper Flats area, which is an easy-access region for day trips or overnight backcountry hiking. The trailhead and the Juniper Flats Backcountry Board are located just off Keys View Road, and you have the choice of hiking on an old dirt road or a mostly flat segment of the California Riding and Hiking Trail. A side trail leads to the summit of 5,813-foot Quail Mountain.
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Nearby Parks Around Juniper Flats
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Juniper Flats
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0.8 mi away
Ryan Campground
Ryan Campground has 31 sites, with about half large enough for RVs.
0.9 mi away
Cap Rock Nature Trail
This easy, wheelchair-accessible path offers a great introduction to Joshua Tree's flora.
0.9 mi away
Cap Rock Picnic Area
The Cap Rock picnic area is located at the intersection of Park Boulevard and Keys View Road.
0.9 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.
1.0 mi away
California Riding and Hiking Trail
The California Hiking and Riding Trail stretches for 35 miles in Joshua Tree, passing through pinyon/juniper forests, Joshua tree forests, and creosote-covered lowlands.
