![]() If all the parking spots around the campground are full you can park along the road to enter and even on the side of the main road. I hate to give away all my secrets, but as you drive through the campground keep an eye out for the area that says "no parking" - in fine tiny print underneath it says "sundown to sunrise" so this area is often open with no cars and yet you are allowed to park there during the day. Your reward will be a second virtually unknown arch. Joshua Tree National Park’s Own Arch Rock Nature Trail Hiker on the Arch Rock Trail. (In effect, it's behind the main arch.) Do some scrambling and go through the wash. Now as you head back, if you detour to your left, you will find a wash, this wash is filled with boulders and parallels the white tank campground. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. ![]() Check out this 2.3-mile out-and-back trail near Twentynine Palms, California. Length 2.3 miElevation gain 570 ftRoute type Out & back. Just keep walking toward the mountains and you will find it. Moderate 4.6 (491) Joshua Tree National Park. I took a wide shot so that you can get the idea of what you are looking for - big boulders sitting on top of big flat boulders. With four of us looking, 3 of us could see it but one person couldn't, even when we ointed. If you stop and carefully scan the horizon look for the big round looking giant boulders on top of the large flat boulders - you are looking for a giant heart rock in the distance. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 10 min to complete. Discover this 0.5-mile loop trail near Twentynine Palms, California. Length 0.5 miElevation gain 19 ftRoute type Loop. To find the big heart rock, as you walk toward the trail that leads to the big arch, don't turn, keep walking there will immediately be another turn off pass and then another real quick. Easy 4.4 (613) Joshua Tree National Park. Then there is the awesome heart rock and behind the main arch is a giant boulder field, like a wash of boulders where you'll find another (virtually unknown) smaller arch. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 min to complete. For extra exploring and waiting your turn for an arch rock selfie: 1.5-2 hours. ![]() For a casual pace and a few photos: 1 hr. Enjoy this 2.4-mile loop trail near Twentynine Palms, California. How Much Time To Plan: For fast hikers and no stops: 40 min. Don’t let the 1.5 miles each way confuse you you will be going directly up the entire time to reach the summit of the second tallest peak in Joshua Tree National Park. Length 2.4 miElevation gain 275 ftRoute type Loop. Ryan Mountain is located in the heart of Joshua Tree National Park, and much like the Mist Trail in Yosemite, its an epic hike, but a tough one. Once you pass the arch, snoop around - there is a giant round boulder hanging in the center of a vertical rock - like Indiana Jones. Easy 4.7 (2598) Joshua Tree National Park. 3 mile round trip hike to the "famous" arch. This area at White Tank campground is much more than just a. ![]()
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