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