National Park · Twentynine Palms, CA
🌵 Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree — desert gardens and rock piles; short loops near the visitor center.
- Timehalf day
- SettingExtreme heat in summer — water, shade, early start.
- TicketsEntrance pass; timed entry possible peak seasons.
- Get thereTwentynine Palms / Joshua Tree town gateways.
Local shortlist · confirm on arrival · 2026-08
No printer? Open the sheet on your phone, or print later. Classic · Bonus · Alpha (extra-hard cool finds).
Park map
Visitor map
Map: NPS via NPMaps (public domain) · tap to enlarge
Open on official site ↗
Map: NPS via NPMaps (public domain)
· Open on official site ↗
Short on time? Start here
Do these 3 in order if you can — enough for a short visit. Tap a stop for talk tips & photos. Create and print your mission is above.
More if you have energy
More stops if you have the energy.
- 🪨 Jumbo Rocks piles — Shapes carved by wind and water.
- 🥾 Hidden Valley or short loop sign — Read distance and rules before you go.
- 🎖️ Joshua Tree Junior Ranger desk — Ask at the visitor center — hours and ages vary.
- 🌾 Desert flats — Worth a look if you have time.
What the sheet may include
Print from the button at the top of this page. No app at the venue.
Example finds
- Find: Joshua Tree / Oasis visitor center
- Visit: Joshua tree garden
- Read a sign at Joshua Tree
- Stand still 10 seconds — what do you hear?
- Find something tiny next to something huge
- Point to a safe edge (rail, boardwalk, stay-back)
- Spot water, rock, or a living thing
- Pick your favorite Joshua Tree stop — draw it later
Official site: Joshua Tree National Park website. Always check hours and tickets before you go.