Lost Horse Area in Joshua Tree National Park

Lost Horse Area

There are multiple climbing spots in the Lost Horse area of Joshua Tree National Park.

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Lost Horse Area Details

The Lost Horse Wall, Hemingway Buttress -- the largest rock close to the park road -- Dairy Queen Wall, Freeway Wall, Shorter Wall, Tiny Tots, and Atlantis Wall are among the many climbing spots in the Lost Horse area of Joshua Tree National Park. Lost Horse is located between Quail Springs and Hidden Valley Campground, on the south side of Park Boulevard.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lost Horse Area

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1.0 mi away

Hidden Valley Nature Trail

It's a short hike from the trailhead at the Hidden Valley Picnic Area on the Hidden Valley Nature Trail.

1.0 mi away

Hidden Valley Picnic Area

The Hidden Valley Picnic Area is just off Park Boulevard near the intersection with Barker Dam Road.

1.1 mi away

Hidden Valley Campground

Hidden Valley Campground has 44 dirt-pad sites, able to accommodate tents and RVs.

1.1 mi away

Intersection Rock

This giant, domelike slab of stone rising about 85 feet from the desert is one of the most popular climbing spots in the park.

1.1 mi away

Barker Dam Road

Barker Dam Road meets Park Boulevard near the aptly named Intersection Rock.